Campo, Conrado (1876–1853)

Spanish composer, one of the chief figures in modern Spanish music. He possessed a complex musical mind, and was a master of modern technique, excelling in chamber and symphonic music. He was for many years the viola soloist at Madrid Royal Opera House and the Orquesta Sinfonica, of which he was a founder. His works include the operas El final de Don Alvaro/The End of Don Alvaro, La dama desconocida/The Unknown Woman, and La divina comedia/The Divine Comedy.