Spanish composer Jose Padilla (1889-1960) was best known in his lifetime as a composer of zarzuelas, from which his best known songs come. EL RELICARIO is one such song, where the vocal and piano was met with absolute success and recognition, and it is now also among the most famous and best loved paso dobles in the band literature. This setting by Philip J. lang retains all of the delightful rhythms and enchanting melodies of the original. Its Latin flavor is full of colorful Spanish flourish.