First Composition
Later, Morel Campos became a student of the composer Manuel Gregorio Tavarez, "The Father of the Danza". Campos' first danza composition was called "Sopapos". The influence of Tavarez, plus the particular style developed by Morel Campos can be listened to in his music today.
Morel Campos had his own dance orchestra, "La Lira Ponceña" and therefore most of danzas his were written for dancing. He modified his compositions so that they may also be played on piano. Morel Campos is mostly known for his danza compositions even though he also composed Waltzes, Symphonies, Marches and Overtures. Women and the theme of love, were the factors which served as his inspiration for most of his musical compositions. His great love was a lady named Mercedes Arias, but her family did not approve of their relationship.
His great love was a lady named Mercedes Arias, but her family did not approve of their relationship. It was from that frustrated "love" that many of Morel Campos' beautiful danzas were born, "Maldito Amor" (Damned Love) is an example. Among his best known compositions are "Felices Dias' (Happy Days), "No Me Toques" (Do Not Touch Me), "Idilio" and "Maldito Amor" (Damned Love).
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