He made several attempts at composing in the zarzuela grande genre, both in a more traditional line than previous generations in works such Cuatro sacristanes (1874), ¡A los toros!
The composer attempted to compose music within the zarzuela grande genre, using a more traditional approach compared to earlier composers' work. This is exemplified by his compositions "Cuatro sacristanes" (1874) and "¡A los toros!"