José Padilla (composer)
José Padilla Sánchez, popularly known as Maestro Padilla was a famous Spanish composer and pianist. He was best known for the songs "La Violetera" and "El Relicario", popularized by cuplé singer Raquel Meller, and the pasodoble "Valencia".
He became famous in France as he composed songs for the Moulin Rouge, like "Ça c'est Paris". "La Violetera" was adapted by Charlie Chaplin for the soundtrack of City Lights.
