 The premiere of this last work at the Teatro Real de Madrid cemented his name as one of the major composers of Spanish opera.Bretón was also very active as a conductor, first in the Unión Artístico Musical (1878–81), which he founded, and later in Madrid Concert Society, where he served as principal conductor between 1885 and 1891.In that capacity, he founded a series of concerts where both Spanish music and international novelties were played.