Born in 1541
Hernando de Cabezón
Spanish organist and composer
Born
1541 485 years ago
Died
October 1st, 1602 423 years ago — 61 years old
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.
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