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Antonio de Cabezón (1510–March 26, 1566) was a Spanish composer and organist of the Renaissance. He was blind from early childhood.

He is better known for his Tientos—short, intense, liturgical works for organ.

Several of his compositions st& survived and come witharound print eventually now in sheet music and recorded form.

Cabezon's function is among a earliest living music written for solo organ.

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Antonio de Cabezón
Biography, innovations and major works, and links to related topics from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.

Antonio de Cabezón
Karadar dictionary entry with life, works, and "Diferencias sobre el Canto del Cavallero" in MIDI audio.

Classical Music Archives: Cabezon
Music files offered in MIDI format.

Antonio de Cabezon (1510-1566)
Brief biographical sketch, comments about keyboard music, and Naxos discography.

Antonio de Cabezón
Biography noting near-total dedication to keyboard works, blindness, and influences with audio samples from Spanish Early Music MIDI Files at Carolina Classical. [English, Catalan, and Spanish.]

Antonio de Cabezón
Biography noting position in Spanish court and European travels with summary of works from database of organ composers at the BYU School of Music.

Cabezón: Obras de Música
Review of harpsichord CD with biographical details and other suggested recordings from the Medieval Music and Arts Foundation.


Arts: Music: Composition: Composers: By Region: Europe: Spanish
Arts: Music: Composition: Composers: Renaissance
Arts: Music: Instruments: Keyboard: Organ: Organists




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