Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
José Cubiles
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. José Cubiles Marker
En esta casa sono de 1928 a 1971 el piano de José Cubiles y aquí transmitió su amor por la música a varias generaciones
In this house from 1928 to 1971 rang out the piano of José Cubiles, transmitting his love of music to several generations.
Erected 1993 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1971.
Location. 40° 25.12′ N, 3° 42.674′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. It is on Plaza de Oriente, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaza de Oriente 7, 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: Vicente Huidobro (here, next to this marker); Julian Gayarre (a few steps from this marker); La Estatua Ecuestre de Felipe IV / Equestrian Statue of Philip IV (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. José Cubiles (Wikipedia).
Overview and highlights: José Antonio Cubiles Ramos (15 May 1894 – 5 April 1971) was a noted Spanish pianist, conductor and teacher… José Cubiles is best known outside Spain as the soloist in the world premiere performance of de Falla's composition for piano and orchestra, Nights in the Gardens of Spain, on 9 April 1916 with the Madrid Symphony Orchestra under Enrique Fernández Arbós, at the Teatro Real in Madrid. The work was dedicated to the pianist Ricardo Viñes, but de Falla chose Cubiles as a tribute to his exceptional qualities as a virtuoso and a musician. He later recorded the work with the Vienna Philharmonic under Ernest Ansermet…On 6 June 1916, during Igor Stravinsky's first visit to Spain to(Submitted on February 25, 2023.)present his ballets The Firebird and Petrushka, Cubiles played the difficult piano part in Petrushka in a performance conducted by Ansermet, in the presence of the composer, who had personally rehearsed the players. (Cubiles and Stravinsky died one day apart, on 5 and 6 April 1971 respectively.)Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 20222. José Cubiles Marker - wide view
2. Cubiles plays Cinco Danzas Gitanas: Zambra by Joaquin Turina (YouTube, 3:37). (Submitted on February 25, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
3. José Cubiles Marker - wide view
Difficult (although not impossible) to see here, the marker is visible just to the left of the entrance of the big yellow building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
