Manuel Penella
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Manuel Penella Moreno was a Spanish
composer. His father was the composer Manuel Penella Raga. His daughter Magdalena Penella Silva married the politician Ramón Ruiz Alonso; through her, he was the grandfather of actresses Emma Penella
, Elisa Montés
, and Terele Pávez.
Plácido Domingo
took on the role of Rafael in his opera El gato montés
, which brought some renewed interest in Penella's work.
Spain
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composer. His father was the composer Manuel Penella Raga. His daughter Magdalena Penella Silva married the politician Ramón Ruiz Alonso; through her, he was the grandfather of actresses Emma Penella
Emma Penella
Emma Penella was a Spanish film and television actress.Emma Penella was the sister of Spanish actresses Elisa Montés and Terele Pávez, and the granddaughter of composer Manuel Penella. She was also the widow of producer Emiliano Piedra...
, Elisa Montés
Elisa Montés
Elisa Ruiz Penella , known as Elisa Montés, is a Spanish actress who took her pseudonym from the celebrated work of her grandfather, Manuel Penella, El gato montés....
, and Terele Pávez.
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo KBE , born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range...
took on the role of Rafael in his opera El gato montés
El gato montes
El gato montes ' is an opera in three acts written by Manuel Penella in 1916 .-List of characters:*Soleá *Frasquita *Loliya *Father Antón...
, which brought some renewed interest in Penella's work.