Gaspar Sanz (April 4, 1640 - 1710) was a Spanish composer and priest born in Calanda in the region of Aragon. He became the dominate figure of Spanish baroque music, and has influenced several composers well into the twentieth century. For instance, his Instucción de música sobre la Guitarra Española largely influenced both Joaquin Rodrigo?s Concierto de Aranjuez and Fantasia para un Gentilhombre. This text has primarily influenced the usage and instruction of the baroque guitar as well. Sanz had accredited much fame from the text of Instucción de música sobre la Guitarra Española , and his Suite Española . (Collapse)...(Read more)
The Pavane began as a dance for couples in Europe during the Renaissance (16th century). This sedate and dignified dance appeared in dance manuals pub...
The Pavane began as a dance for couples in Europe during the Renaissance (16th century). This sedate and dignified dance appeared in dance manuals published in England, France and Italy. The dance was generally paired with another dance of the era, the Galliard. Though the popularity of the dance itself diminished, the music continued to be used well into the Baroque period when it was finally replaced by the Allemande and Courante.
Gaspar Sanz was born into a wealthy family and thus had the advantages of an excellent education. He was a student at the Spain's oldest university, the University of Salamanca, where he studied music, theology and philosophy. He was later appointed Professor of Music at the university. He also took the vows of Holy orders and became a priest. Sanz was employed as an organist to the Spanish Viceroy in Naples. While working here he came to appreciate the guitar music of Italian guitarists such as Francesco Corbetta. Back in Spain, Sanz drew from Spanish musical heritage in his guitar compositions; he included folk songs and dances like the Zarabande which featured elements that later were used in flamenco music.
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