José Iturbi
Acting 11 Movies 2 TV Shows
Born
November 28, 1895
Died
June 28, 1980
Place of Birth
Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
Biography
Temperamental, volatile Spanish-born pianist and conductor whose life and career were varied and often controversial. Born in Valencia, he was a child prodigy, giving piano recitals by the age of seven and supplementing the family income by playing for up to 14 hours daily at a silent cinema theatre. He was an honours graduate from the Conservatoire de Musique in Paris, and, by the age of 24, occu…
