José Iturbi
José Iturbi | |
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Photo by Carl Van Vechten, 1933 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | José Iturbi Báguena |
| Born | 28 November 1895 Valencia, Spain |
| Died | 28 June 1980 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Conductor, pianist |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Formerly of | Rochester Philharmonic |
José Iturbi Báguena (Valencia, 28 November 1895 – Los Angeles, 28 June 1980) was a conductor, pianist, harpsichordist and actor from Valencia, Spain. He also appeared in several Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical films including Thousands Cheer (1943), Music for Millions (1944), Anchors Aweigh (1945), That Midnight Kiss (1949), and Three Daring Daughters (1948), his only leading role.