José Serrano, zarzuela composer Historical milestone · Sueca, La Ribera Baixa, Valencia Image of Sueca, not of the place itself. Born in the town in 1873, he signed titles such as La canción del olvido and La Dolorosa and composed the anthem that is today the official one of the Comunitat Valenciana. He died in Madrid in 1941 and his name is borne by the band and the theatre of his native town. 1873-1941 Photo: Marcos Gabarda (CC BY 3.0) What to see and do in Sueca