Marisa Manchado: key obituary facts
Is Marisa Manchado dead? Yes. Marisa Manchado died on October 28, 2026, at age 60.
Cause of death: Marisa Manchado's cause of death was reported as Train crash.
What was Marisa Manchado known for?
She was a Spanish composer (born 1956).
More about Marisa Manchado
Born: 7 July 1956.
Place of birth: Madrid.
Gender: female.
Occupation: composer, pianist, teacher, librettist, classical pianist.
Nationality: Spain.
Education: Madrid Royal Conservatory, Paris 8 University.
Awards: National Music Prize for Composition.
Also known as: María Luisa Manchado Torres, María Luisa Manchado.
Marisa Manchado, the Spanish composer, pianist and professor, died aged 60 on October 28, 2026, in the Toledo train collision.
Born María Luisa Manchado Torres in Madrid on July 7, 1956, she became known professionally as Marisa Manchado and worked across composition, performance and teaching. She studied at the Madrid Royal Conservatory with composer Carmelo Bernaola, then continued her training with Antón García Abril, Luis de Pablo, Brian Ferneyhough and Olivier Messiaen.
Her education also included study at Paris 8 University. In 2024, she received Spain’s National Music Prize for Composition. Her operatic output included three works: El cristal de agua fría, with a libretto by Rosa Montero; Escenas de la vida cotidiana, which premiered at the Madrid Autumn Festival; and La Regenta, based on Clarín’s novel, with a libretto by Amelia Valcárcel. Her latest opera was La Regenta, in 2024. Manchado also served as deputy director general of Music and Dance at Spain’s National Institute of Performing Arts and Music (INAEM).