Sebastian Aguilera de Heredia
Sebastián Aguilera de Heredia (baptized August 15, 1561 in Saragossa ; † December 16, 1627 there ) was a Spanish organist and composer .
Life and works
Aguilera began his career in 1585 as an organist at the Cathedral of Huesca . He continued this position until September 29, 1603, when he was ordained a priest and chief organist at La Seo Church in Saragossa. The organ was later restored under his direction. In December 1620 he appointed one of his pupils, José Ximénez , as deputy organist, who became his successor.
Aguilera's works include:
- Canticum Beatissimae Virginis deiparae Mariae (1618), therein 36 different Magnificats
- Organ works: Falsas , Tientos
literature
- M. Roubinet: Sebastián Aguilera de Heredia. In: Gilles Cantagrel (ed.): Guide de la musique d'orgue , Éditions Fayard 1991, ISBN 2-213-02772-2
Web links
- Some pieces as a MIDI file
- Score of the Tiento de 4 tono (PDF file; 123 kB)
- Ensalada del Sesto Tono (sound sample)
- Works by and about Sebastián Aguilera de Heredia in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Aguilera de Heredia, Sebastian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish organist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | baptized August 15, 1561 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Zaragoza |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 16, 1627 |
| Place of death | Zaragoza |