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Pablo Nassarre (or Nasarre ;[1] 1650–1730) was a Spanish priest , organist , and Baroque composer . His work, Escuela Música según la práctica moderna , made him an important theorist of the Baroque era.
Life
Nassarre was born blind in Alagón , Zaragoza , in 1650. He moved to Daroca to be taught by Pablo Bruna , also a blind composer. At age 22, Nassarre became a Franciscan and joined the Royal Convent of San Francisco in Zaragoza , where he was the organist until his death.
He also opened a school of harmony and counterpoint, where José de Torres and Joaquín Martínez de la Roca were his students.
Work
Writings
Escuela Música según la práctica moderna (1723 - 1724)
Fragmentos músicos (1683)
Surviving compositions
Arde en incendio de amor - A carol written in 1685.
Three toccatas for organ
Notes
References
External links
International National Artists