The last of the Spanish Romantics, composer, conductor, and impresario Federico Moreno Torroba (1891-1982) left his mark on virtually every aspect of Spanish musical culture during a career which spanned six decades, and saw tremendous political and cultural upheavals. After Falla, he was the most important and influential musician: in addition to his creative activities, he was President of the General Society of Authors and Editors and director of the Academy of Fine Arts and Teatro Zarzuela. ...

• Acknowledgements
• Lists of Illustrations and Musical Examples
• INTRODUCTION: "The Eternal Tradition"
• ACT I: 1891-1932
• Scene i: 1898, The End
• Scene ii: Madrileño
• Scene iii: Analysis of works: La Virgen de mayo, La marchenera, Luisa Fernanda; Suite castellana, Sonatina, Piezas características (selections)
• ACT II: 1932-1960
• Scene i: 1936, Anarchy
• Scene ii: Navarro
• Scene iii: Analysis of works: Azabache, Xuanón, La chulapona, Monte Carmelo, La Caramba; Madroños, Romance...