José Miguel de Guerra, the copyist of the manuscript, held numerous noble titles by the end of his life, including Knight of the Order of St James and King of Arms of the Spanish Monarchy.
Composition History
The Guerra Manuscript, copied by José Miguel de Guerra, a scribe of the Royal Chapel, is a vital source for 17th-century secular Spanish vocal music.
Cultural Impact
The Guerra Manuscript is considered an anthology of the finest pieces heard in Madrid during the second half of the 17th century, likely intended for high-ranking nobles or royalty.
Composition History
The Guerra Manuscript contains 100 anonymous pieces, but some can be attributed to leading Spanish musicians like Juan Hidalgo and José Marín based on other sources.
Recording & Production
The album features Isabel Monar, a soprano acclaimed for her operatic and concert performances, and Manuel Vilas, a Spanish baroque harpist who has collaborated with numerous early music groups.
Composition History
The Guerra Manuscript is believed to have been copied around 1680, based on the inclusion of pieces from the zarzuela 'Los celos hacen estrellas' (premiered 1672) and works by Juan de Navas, whose career flourished after 1685.
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