Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Tomas Breton
Aqui vivio y murio
el insigne musico Salmantina
D. Tomas Breton
Gloria del arte lirico espaρol
Here lived and died the distinguished Salamancan musician, Tomas Breton, the glory of the Spanish lyrical art
Erected 1936 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 40° 25.155′ N, 3° 42.548′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. It is on Calle de Campomanes just north of Plaza de Isabel II, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Campomanes 13, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan Valera y Alcalα-Galliano (within shouting distance of this marker); Caρos del Peral (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Los Caρos del Peral (about 120 meters away); Carmen Bravo-Villasante (about 150 meters away); Vicente Huidobro (about 180 meters away); Josι Cubiles (about 180 meters away); Julian Gayarre (about 180 meters away); Francisco de Quevedo (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . Tomαs Bretσn (Spain is Culture).
Excerpt: "He was born in Salamanca in 1850. He studied violin in his city, where he played in small orchestras since he was 12. In 1866 he moved to Madrid to carry on his studies in the Royal Music Conservatoire. He collaborated with Barbieri in the Concert Society. He travelled to Rome, Vienna and Paris on a scholarship from the San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts and Alfonso XII. In 1876, back in Madrid, he created the orchestra of the Artistic and Musical Association. In 1891, he made his debut in London as a director, supported by Albιniz. He was a teacher and director of the Music Conservatoire of Madrid, director of the Concert Society, member of the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts and director of the Symphonic Orchestra of Madrid. He died in Madrid in December 1923."(Submitted on July 17, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

