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Johann Albrechts I, duque [herzog] de Mecklenburg (1525-1576)
Schwerin
Works by Francisco Guerrero in the Schwerin Palace

Works by Francisco Guerrero in the Schwerin Palace.

Feb. 9, 2023
Binding. <em>Canticum Beatae Mariae </em>. Francisco Guerrero [D-ROu Mus.Saec. XVI-23]
Rostock
Works by Francisco Guerrero in the Rostock University Library

Works by Francisco Guerrero in the Rostock University Library.

Feb. 9, 2023
Choir of the church of La Encarnación in Alhama (Granada)
Alhama
Annual income of the organist and sacristan of the church of the Encarnación in Alhama (1582)

The annual income of a parish organist came from different sources, some in money and …

Feb. 7, 2023
Our Lady of the Good Counsel. Francisco Ribera (1775)
Granada
Confraternities at the convent of San Gregorio Bético in Granada

Confraternities at the convent of San Gregorio Bético in Granada.

Feb. 6, 2023

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Luis Rolland, musical instrument maker in Madrid (c. 1795-1813)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Madrid
04-09-2021

Luis Rolland was an active German maker of woodwind and brass instruments who was based in Madrid for almost two decades (c. 1795-1813) during which his workshop was located in …

selling of instruments musical instrument making Luis Rolland (maker of woodwind and brass instruments, turner) Miguel Kochems (turner) street of Postigo de San Martín (= Jacometrezo) Infantas street Hortaleza street Gracia street (= Caballero de Gracia)
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Shawms, flutes and trumpets in Chocontá (Colombia)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Chocontá
31-08-2021

The will and inventory of goods of Juan, cacique of Chocontá, reveals the acquisition in Santafé de Bogotá, in 1633, of an extensive set of shawms and flutes, as well …

buying an instrument Juan (chieftain of Chocontá) wind players square church of Nuestra Señora de la Salud
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Feast of the dedication of the new Jesuit church in Guadalajara (1708)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Guadalajara
31-08-2021

On the occasion of the dedication of the new church of the Society of Jesus in Guadalajara, held in 1708, the two-act play El nuevo templo de Marte was performed, …

theatre performance dedication of a church feast of the dedication or reopening of a church Society of Jesus theatre company church of Santísima Trinidad (Jesuits)
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Manuela de Escamilla in Lisboa (1689-1690)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Lisbon
29-08-2021

Manuela de Escamilla performed at the Pátio das Arcas in Lisbon in 1689 and 1690. During her stay in that city, she and other members of the company stayed in …

theatre performance women and musical networks project Manuela de Escamilla [Vázquez] (actress, singer, instrumentalist, company director) Antonio de Escamilla [Vázquez] (company director, actor, singer, dancer) Francisca Díaz Miguel de Escamilla (actor) Alonso de Olmedo el Mozo (actor) Diego Carrillo (actor, singer, dancer) Isidro Tovar (actor) Manuel Alonso (actor) Ana Martínez Francisco Díaz Teresa Barreta María Balaguer Matías Vélez Pátio das Arcas Rua das Arcas
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Works by Francisco Guerrero at the Folger Shakespeare Library (Washington D.C.)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Washington D. C.
26-08-2021

Works by Francisco Guerrero at the Folger Shakespeare Library (Washington D.C.).

mapping Francisco Guerrero Francisco Guerrero’s manuscript works motet Ibant Apostoli gaudentes (motet) Francisco Guerrero. El viaje de Jerusalén O Domine Jesu Christe (motet) Francisco Guerrero (composer, chapel master) Edward Paston (poet, amateur musician) Folger Shakespeare Library
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Sister Ana de la Cruz (1606-1650), musician and composer in the convent of Santa Clara de Montilla

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Montilla
26-08-2021

Sister Ana de la Cruz was the daughter of Fernando Afán de Ribera, 3rd Duke of Alcalá de los Gazules, 6th Count of Los Molares and 5th Marquis of Tarifa. …

music education music lessons to play the organ composition Ana de la Cruz (= Ana de Ribera, nun, Franciscan, composer, organist, instrumentalist) Fernando Afán de Ribera (6th Count of Molares, V Marquess of Tarifa, 3rd Duke of Alcalá) Juana de Ribera (Marchioness of Priego) Alonso Fernández de Córdoba (5th Marquis of Priego) Clara de Cristo (nun, Franciscan) María de la Asunción (nun, Franciscan) Ana Fernández de Córdoba (Duchess of Feria) Inés de San Antonio Fernández y Córdoba (nun, Franciscan) Mariana Fernández de Córdoba y Pimente (Marchioness of Priego) nuns convent of Santa Clara (Franciscans) Palace of the Marquises of Priego and Dukes of Medinaceli
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Fray Pedro Durán, music copyist (1582-1600)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Granada
23-08-2021

The Augustinian friar fray Pedro Durán was the most active known copyist of polyphonic music in Granada during the last quarter of the 16th century. The book of polyphony 7 …

polyphonic choirbook copying magnificat misa (music genre) motet psalm hymn Pedro Durán (choir book scribe, Calced Augustinian) cathedral chapter Ginés de Boluda (composer, chapel master) Rodrigo de Ceballos (composer, chapel master) Jerónimo de Aliseda (composer, chapel master) Santos de Aliseda (tenor, chapel master) Pedro Guerrero (composer) Dominique Pinot (composer) Cristóbal de Morales (composer, chapel master, singer) cathedral convent of San Agustín (Calced Augustinians)
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Confraternities at the church of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Granada
16-08-2021

Confraternities at the church of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias.

confraternities project Holy Week procession Marian confraternities confraternities with avocations to saints confraternities of the Souls in Purgatory confraternities of Holy Week professional confraternities open confraternities closed confraternities confraternities of the Blessed Sacrament brothers confraternity of the Anguish and Transfixion of Our Lady and of Saints Ursula and Susana confraternity of the Slaves of the Our Lady of the Anguish confraternity of the Souls of Purgatory at the church of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias confraternity of the Blessed Christ of Burgos church of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias
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Birth and first family circle of Manuela de Escamilla (1648)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Monforte de Lemos
12-08-2021

Manuela de Escamilla was born in Monforte de Lemos (Lugo) on 20 May 1648. She was the daughter of Antonio de Escamilla and Francisca Díaz.

birth women and musical networks project Manuela de Escamilla [Vázquez] (actress, singer, instrumentalist, company director) Antonio de Escamilla [Vázquez] (company director, actor, singer, dancer) Francisca Díaz Ana de Escamilla [de la Cruz] (actress, singer, dancer) María de Escamilla [de la Cruz] (actress, singer, danser) Juan de la Cruz (musician of the theater) unknown location
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Books for the use of wind players in the Cathedral of Granada (1566-1600)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Granada
11-08-2021

Books for the use of wind players in the Cathedral of Granada (1566-1600).

copying music polyphonic choirbook copying procession purchase of a book of polyphony Pedro Durán (choir book scribe, Calced Augustinian) Juan de Arroyo, the Elder (wind player) cathedral chapter wind players wind player book cathedral
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