About Francesc Guerau
Lived 1649 – 1722 (aged 73). Francesc Guerau was a composer, singer, musician, presbyter, chapelmaster and guitarist.
Francisco Guerau (1649–1722) was a Spanish Baroque composer. After being born on Mallorca, he entered the singing school at the Royal College in Madrid in 1659, becoming a member of the Royal Chapel as an alto singer and composer ten years later. Named a member of the Royal Chamber of King Charles II of Spain in 1693, he also served as a teacher at the singing school until 1701. His best-known work is a collection of pieces for baroque guitar entitled Poema harmónico that was published in 1694.
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Who was Francesc Guerau?
Spanish Baroque composer (1649–1722)
When was Francesc Guerau born?
Francesc Guerau was born on 25 August 1649 in Palma.
When did Francesc Guerau die?
Francesc Guerau died on 25 October 1722 in Madrid.
What was Francesc Guerau's occupation?
Francesc Guerau was a composer, singer, musician, presbyter, chapelmaster and guitarist.
What nationality was Francesc Guerau?
Francesc Guerau's recorded nationality: Crown of Aragon.
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