Hernando de Cabezón
Spanish organist and composer
Born
1541
484 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Spain
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Cabezón contributed significantly to the development of keyboard music during the Renaissance. Serving as a court organist to Philip II of Spain, he published a collection of keyboard works titled 'Musical de Cabezón' in 1578, which showcased a variety of forms including tientos, fantasias, and hymns. This work had a lasting influence on subsequent composers and keyboard practice. Cabezón's compositions reflected the intricate polyphonic style of the time and embodied the musical aesthetics of the Spanish Renaissance.
Published 'Musical de Cabezón' in 1578
Served as court organist to Philip II of Spain
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