The Royal Danish Library (Det Kongelige Bibliotek), founded by King Frederick III in 1648 and …
There is a wealth of information about the musical instruments found in Calahorra Cathedral. A …
We analyze the probable sequence of dedications of the chapel in Córdoba Cathedral currently known …
Lawsuit filed in Madrid by Agustín de Silva Fernández de Híjar, 10th Duke of Hijar, …
First references to the organ in the church of San lldefonso in Granada (c. 1570).
The prolonged drought that hit Seville in 1606 led to a series of processions to pray for rain, the most important of which was the procession of the Christ of …
From its foundation in 1543, the convent of Santa Paula had a bell, as well as liturgical books and an organ with which to solemnise the divine offices.
In 1678, Hermegilda de Lopera was professed in the Dominican convent of Santa María de la Pasión. Its celebration included the performance of a Festejo cómico or coloquio that brings …
In his Libro de descripción de verdaderos retratos de ilustres y memorables varones... en Sevilla, 1599, Francisco Pacheco gives an account of a good number of Sevillian vihuela players active …
The first news about the construction of an organ for the church of San Juan de los Reyes dates from the early 1560s and points to a purchase made with …
The city of Seville's Ordinances, made by King Alfonso XI and dating 30th November 1337, have several clauses related to the restrictions on the expenses made during funerals. Some of …
Read articleThe first reference to the organ in the convent of the Madre de Dios dates from 1603 and refers to a repair, which means that it must have been in …