Pablo Bruna
Pablo Bruna (22 June 1611 – 27 June 1679) was a Spanish composer and organist notable for his blindness (caused by a childhood bout of smallpox), which resulted in his being known as "El ciego de Daroca" ("the blind man of Daroca"). It is not known how Bruna received his musical training, but in 1631 he was appointed organist of the collegiate church of St. María in his hometown of Daroca, later rising to choirmaster in 1674.
Pablo Bruna
- Born
- Pablo Bruna was born on 22 June 1611. · Daroca.
- Died
- Pablo Bruna died on 27 June 1679. · Daroca.
- Nationality
- Spain
- Occupation
- composer · organist
- Movements
- Baroque music
- Languages
- Spanish
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Pablo Bruna (22 June 1611 – 27 June 1679) was a Spanish composer and organist notable for his blindness (caused by a childhood bout of smallpox), which resulted in his being known as "El ciego de Daroca" ("the blind man of Daroca"). It is not known how Bruna received his musical training, but in 1631 he was appointed organist of the collegiate church of St. María in his hometown of Daroca, later rising to choirmaster in 1674.
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Pablo Bruna was a Spanish composer and organist. Born in Daroca, the composer died in Daroca.
Pablo Bruna held the position of chapelmaster. The composer was associated with Baroque music. Languages used include Spanish.
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He remained there until his death in 1679. Thirty-two of Bruna's organ works have survived, mostly in the tiento form. Many, known as tientos de medio registro, are for divided keyboard, a typical feature of Spanish organs. Bruna was known as a capable teacher and his nephew Diego Xaraba, whom he taught, also became a prominent musician.
Pablo Bruna is recorded with the occupation organist. Recorded as composer and organist.
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1611
Pablo Bruna was born on 22 June 1611.
1679
Pablo Bruna died on 27 June 1679.
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Pablo Bruna was born at Daroca.
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Pablo Bruna died at Daroca.
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Pablo Bruna was born in Daroca.
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Pablo Bruna died in Daroca.
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