About Juan del Vado
Lived 1625 – 1691 (aged 65–66). Juan del Vado was a Spanish composer, organist, violinist and musician.
Juan del Vado y Gomez (1625–1691) was a Spanish composer, organist and violinist. He is noted for the enigmatic canons, symbolic musical puzzles, dedicated to his king Charles II of Spain.
He came from a family of violinists. His father was a player of violin, lute and shawm in the of Madrid.
Works, editions and recordings Keyboard works - including four keyboard pieces preserved in P.Pm Ms 1577 Loe. Enigmatic canons tonos humanos in the Guerra Manuscript and other sources.
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Who was Juan del Vado?
Spanish composer
When was Juan del Vado born?
Juan del Vado was born in 1625 in Madrid.
When did Juan del Vado die?
Juan del Vado died on 22 February 1691 in Madrid.
What was Juan del Vado's occupation?
Juan del Vado was a composer, organist, violinist and musician.
What nationality was Juan del Vado?
Juan del Vado was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan del Vado. https://biography.guide/juan-del-vado/
MLA: "Juan del Vado." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/juan-del-vado/.
Chicago: "Juan del Vado." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/juan-del-vado/.
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