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Juan García de Basurto

1477 – 1547

Spanish composer

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About Juan García de Basurto

Lived 1477 – 1547 (aged 69–70). Juan García de Basurto was a Spanish composer.

Juan García de Basurto (c.1480–1548) was a Spanish composer and cantor of the Cathedral of Tarazona.

He was active at the time the Flemish Chapel included Pierre de Manchicourt and Philippe Rogier.

Garcia de Basurto first appears as a singer heard during the Holy Week festivities April 1517. His major work is the compiled Requiem mass Missa in agendis mortuorum (1525) which includes parts of Ockeghem's and Brumel's requiems. In 2010 the Spanish group La Capilla Peñaflorida with the Accademia Bizantina of Ottavio Dantone made a video of the agendis mortuorum for NB musika.

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Important facts

Born
1477, Diocese of Calahorra y La Calzada
Birth century
15th century
Died
1547
Occupation
Composer
Nationality
Spain
Employers
Tarazona Cathedral
Also known as
Juan Garcia de Basurto

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan García de Basurto?

Spanish composer

When was Juan García de Basurto born?

Juan García de Basurto was born in 1477 in Diocese of Calahorra y La Calzada.

When did Juan García de Basurto die?

Juan García de Basurto died in 1547.

What was Juan García de Basurto's occupation?

Juan García de Basurto was a composer.

What nationality was Juan García de Basurto?

Juan García de Basurto was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan García de Basurto

· Wikidata: Q6299872

· DBpedia: Juan García de Basurto

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