Juan García de Zéspedes

Juan García de Zéspedes

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(Puebla?, 1619 – Puebla August 5, 1678). Mexican composer, singer, and viol player and teacher. He was appointed a soprano in 1630 at Puebla Cathedral. When the maestro refused to teach, Zéspedes took over much of this work. In 1664 he succeeded maestro Gutiérrez de Padilla in an interim capacity. The title maestro became permanent in 1670. Although censured by the cathedral chapter more than once over disagreements as to his duties, he had a long career ended by his paralysis late in life.

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Puebla - 1619 - August 5 - 1678 - Mexican - Composer - Singer - Viol - 1630 - 1664 - Gutiérrez de Padilla - 1670

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His musical compositions ranged from secular pieces inspired by folk music to the sacred.

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