Fantasia XXII by Luys Milan (16th century) This work, printed in Valencia, Spain in 1536, also includes forty fantasias (a type of free-form piece) for solo vihuela, and some 22 songs with vihuela accompaniment. In addition, El Maestro is the earliest source containing verbal indications of tempo and a set of instructions for playing the …
Allegro by Santiago de Murcia (1673–1739) Until new research was published in 2008, few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia were known. One of the important aspects of the music of Murcia is his interest in a wide range of pre-existing music for guitar, including that by Spanish, French and Italian composers, and …
Cancion O Tocata by Santiago de Murcia (1673–1739) Until new research was published in 2008, few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia were known. One of the important aspects of the music of Murcia is his interest in a wide range of pre-existing music for guitar, including that by Spanish, French and Italian …
Folias Ytalianas by Santiago de Murcia (1673–1739) Until new research was published in 2008, few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia were known. One of the important aspects of the music of Murcia is his interest in a wide range of pre-existing music for guitar, including that by Spanish, French and Italian composers, …
Cancion Del Emperador by Luis de Narvaez (fl. 1526–49) Luis de Narváez was a Spanish composer and vihuelist. Highly regarded during his lifetime, Narváez is known today for Los seys libros del delphín, a collection of polyphonic music for the vihuela which includes the earliest known variation sets. He is also notable for being the …
Diferencias Sobre Guardame Las Vacas by Luis de Narvaez (fl. 1526–49) Luis de Narváez was a Spanish composer and vihuelist. Highly regarded during his lifetime, Narváez is known today for Los seys libros del delphín, a collection of polyphonic music for the vihuela which includes the earliest known variation sets. He is also notable for …
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Y La Mi Cinta Dorada by Luis de Narvaez (fl. 1526–49) Luis de Narváez was a Spanish composer and vihuelist. Highly regarded during his lifetime, Narváez is known today for Los seys libros del delphín, a collection of polyphonic music for the vihuela which includes the earliest known variation sets. He is also notable for …
Fantasia Del Primer Tono by Luis de Narvaez (fl. 1526–49) Luis de Narváez was a Spanish composer and vihuelist. Highly regarded during his lifetime, Narváez is known today for Los seys libros del delphín, a collection of polyphonic music for the vihuela which includes the earliest known variation sets. He is also notable for being …
Wilsons Wilde by John Dowland (1563-1626) John Dowland was an English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer. He is best known today for his melancholy songs such as “Come, heavy sleep”, “Come again”, “Flow my tears”, “I saw my Lady weepe” and “In darkness let me dwell”, but his instrumental music has undergone a major revival, …
Clear Or Cloudy by John Dowland (1563-1626) This tuneful dance by John Dowland should be played at a moderate to lively tempo. Note that the piece is made up of four eight-bar (measures) phrases, and that the last four bars of each phrase are a repetition of the first four. To achieve a good dynamic …
