Daniel Catán

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Daniel Catán (April 3, 1949 – April 9, 2011) was a Mexican composer, writer and professor known particularly for his operas and his contribution of the Spanish language to the international repertory.  With a compositional style described as lush, romantic and lyrical, Catán’s works include opera, vocal, chamber, orchestral and choral music as well as music for ballet, film and TV.

Rappaccini’s Daughter became the first Mexican opera in the United States to be produced by a professional opera company. 

Florencia en el Amazonas became the first opera in Spanish to be commissioned by an opera company in the United States. 

Salsipuedes: a Tale of Love, War and Anchovies was premiered by the Houston Grand Opera. 

Il Postino was premiered by the Los Angeles Opera with Plácido Domingo singing as Pablo Neruda.