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Juan Blas de Castro was a Spanish singer, musician, and composer. Born in Barrachina, in the province of Teruel, Spain, he was the second of four brothers. In 1592, he became part of the court of the Duke of Alba in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca, together with his friend, the poet and playwright Lopes de Vega. During his stay, he put to music several of Lope's poems. Both would leave Salamanca together. | Juan Blas de Castro was a Spanish singer, musician, and composer. Born in Barrachina, in the province of Teruel, Spain, he was the second of four brothers. In 1592, he became part of the court of the Duke of Alba in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca, together with his friend, the poet and playwright Lopes de Vega. During his stay, he put to music several of Lope's poems. Both would leave Salamanca together. | ||
Many of his works were included in the [[Cancionero de la Sablonara]]. | |||
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Life
Born: 1561, Barrachina
Died: 6 August 1631, Madrid
Biography
Juan Blas de Castro was a Spanish singer, musician, and composer. Born in Barrachina, in the province of Teruel, Spain, he was the second of four brothers. In 1592, he became part of the court of the Duke of Alba in Alba de Tormes, Salamanca, together with his friend, the poet and playwright Lopes de Vega. During his stay, he put to music several of Lope's poems. Both would leave Salamanca together.
Many of his works were included in the Cancionero de la Sablonara.
View the Wikipedia article on Juan Blas de Castro.
List of choral works
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- Angelus ad pastores ait 2 editions available
- Desiertos campos (
) - Ecce natalis rediit tonantes ( Finale 2000 )
- Entre dos álamos verdes ( Encore )
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