Melesio Morales (sometimes spelled Melisio Morales) (December 4, 1838 – May 12, 1908) was a Mexican composer. Morales was born and died in

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, where he studied music; two of his operas, written in Italian, were performed there. He lived in Europe from 1865-1868, and his success in

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with the opera ''Ildegonda'' in 1866 made him a star in his native country. He composed, conducted, and taught in Mexico City until his death. His works include ten operas, two cantatas, and orchestral and choral works.

Operas

''Note: This list is incomplete.'' *''Romeo e Giulietta'', 1860 *''Ildegonda'', drama lírico, 1864 *''Gino Corsini, ossia La Maledizione'', 1877 *''Cleopatra'', 1891 *''Anita'', ca. 1900 1838 births 1908 deaths 19th-century classical composers 20th-century classical composers Mexican classical composers Mexican male classical composers Mexican Romantic composers Musicians from Mexico City Mexican opera composers Male opera composers 20th-century male musicians 19th-century male musicians {{Mexico-musician-stub