Role

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Composer

Birth

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1595

Death

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1638

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Orchestral

 

Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde was a Spanish composer and musician who lived during the late Renaissance period. He was born in the city of Zaragoza in 1595, and little is known about his early life and education. However, it is believed that he received his musical training in the Spanish court, where he served as a musician and composer. Selma y Salaverde was a prolific composer, and his works were highly regarded during his lifetime. He is best known for his compositions for the recorder, which was a popular instrument during the Renaissance period. His music is characterized by its intricate melodies, complex harmonies, and use of counterpoint. One of Selma y Salaverde's most famous works is his collection of sonatas for the recorder, which was published in 1649. The collection consists of 24 sonatas, each of which is written for a different combination of instruments. The sonatas are notable for their virtuosic recorder parts, which require a high level of technical skill to perform. Another notable work by Selma y Salaverde is his collection of canzonas for the recorder, which was published in 1638. The collection consists of 12 canzonas, each of which is written for a different combination of instruments. The canzonas are notable for their lively rhythms and intricate harmonies, and they are considered to be some of the finest examples of Renaissance music. In addition to his compositions for the recorder, Selma y Salaverde also wrote music for the organ and the harp. His organ music is characterized by its complex harmonies and use of counterpoint, while his harp music is known for its delicate melodies and intricate fingerwork. Despite his prolific output and the high regard in which his music was held during his lifetime, Selma y Salaverde's music fell out of favor in the centuries following his death. It was not until the 20th century that his music began to be rediscovered and appreciated by modern audiences. Today, Selma y Salaverde is recognized as one of the most important composers of the late Renaissance period. His music is admired for its technical skill, its intricate harmonies, and its use of counterpoint. His compositions for the recorder in particular are considered to be some of the finest examples of Renaissance music, and they continue to be performed and recorded by musicians around the world.

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