José Lidón
José Lidón (born June 2, 1748 in Béjar , † February 11, 1827 in Madrid ) was a Spanish organist , conductor and composer.
life and work
Lidón became a choirboy in the Royal Chapel in Madrid in 1758 and was a student of José de Nebra and the organist Antonio Literes Montalvo . In 1768 he became organist at Ourense Cathedral and the Royal Chapel of Madrid. From 1805 until his death he was Kapellmeister of the Royal Chapel.
In addition to church music such as masses , oratorios , psalms and lamentations , he composed organ sonatas and fugues as well as stage music.
“The organ music was characterized by counterpoint, figured bass, and melodic strains evenly contained through all the voices. Sacred choral music was dominated by an air of asceticism and starkness. "
Web links
- Sheet music and audio files by José Lidón in the International Music Score Library Project
- Andres Ruiz Tarazona: José Lidon: 150 años. . El País . February 6, 1977 [Spanish]
- José Lidón (I) - his contemporaries . Bejar.biz, October 1st, 2006 [Spanish]
- José Lidón (II) - his work . October 15, 2006 [Spanish]
Individual evidence
- ^ José Lidón - Biography , AllMusic.com
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lidón, José |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish composer and organist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 2, 1748 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Béjar |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 11, 1827 |
| Place of death | Madrid |