Francisco Losada

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Francisco Losada, sometimes called Francisco de Losada (c. 1612 - 1667) was a Spanish baroque composer and music conductor. [1] [2]

There are no documents concerning the time and location of Losada's birth. It is presumed that he was born in Almería in 1612 (or between 1612 and 1615). [2] He joined the Order of Saint Jerome. From 8 May 1637, Losada was employed by Almería Cathedral as a conductor, the position being vacant since the departure of Antonio de Paz in October 1636. [2] Additionally, his responsibilities included composing pieces of music for important events, as well as teaching organ, singing, and harmony. In 1638, Losada left Almería [1] and moved to Cádiz; his successor was Sebastián de Guevara. [2]

He returned to Almería for the second time in August 1655 and stayed until September 1656, when he went to Cádiz, where he was offered the position of director of a choir. He remained in Cádiz until his death in 1667. [1]

Until the end of the 20th century, Losada was forgotten, and his music was not performed. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Cantalejo Testa, José Ramón; Pahares Barón, Máximo. "fray Francisco de Losada" (in Spanish). Diccionario biográfico de Almería.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Pahares Barón, Máximo (1993). Francisco Losada (h. 1612 - 1667): Vida y obra de un maestro de capilla (in Spanish). University of Cádiz. ISBN   84-7786-049-1.
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