Joaquín Turina Pérez was a Spanish composer born on December 9, 1882, in Seville, Spain, and he passed away on January 14, 1949, in Madrid. Turina was a prominent figure in classical music, known for his unique style that fused traditional Spanish music with French Impressionism, a blend he developed during his years in Paris from 1905 to 1914. In Paris, he studied composition under Vincent d'Indy at the Schola Cantorum and piano with Moritz Moszkowski. The influence of impressionist composers Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy was significant in shaping his musical style.

Turina married Obdulia Garzón on December 10, 1908, and they had five children. His wife was the dedicatee of his work "Danzas fantásticas," completed in 1919. After returning to Madrid in 1914, Turina worked as a composer, teacher, and critic. He premiered Manuel de Falla's revised orchestral version of "El amor brujo" with the Madrid Symphony Orchestra in 1916. In 1931, he became a professor of composition at the Madrid Royal Conservatory, where he taught notable pupils including Vicente Asencio and Celedonio Romero.

Turina's compositions include operas like "Margot" (1914) and "Jardín de Oriente" (1923), as well as orchestral, chamber, and piano works. His music often reflects Andalusian influences and includes pieces for guitar such as "Fandanguillo" and "Hommage à Tárrega," written for Andrés Segovia. During the 1920s and 1930s, Turina frequently visited Barcelona, collaborating with Catalan artists and composing "Evocaciones," a tribute to Catalonia. His works convey a sense of rapture and exaltation, contributing significantly to 20th-century Spanish music.