Contemporary sources suggest that the guitar and double harp were the undisputed kings of tono humano accompaniment, frequently used by theatrical companies.
Historical Context
Many of the pieces in this repertoire, whether theatrical excerpts or stand-alone songs, caused a sensation in 17th-century Spain, largely due to the actors, actresses, and singers who performed them.
Composition History
The Guerra Manuscript is considered the leading source of tonos humanos, which are secular songs, and a fundamental document in Spanish music history.
Historical Context
The Guerra Manuscript is named after José Miguel de Guerra (1646-1722), a member of the Spanish nobility and a scribe at Madrid's Royal Chapel, who copied all 100 works.
Historical Context
The Guerra Manuscript is currently the only music manuscript held by the Biblioteca Xeral at the University of Santiago de Compostela.
Compositional Technique
The Guerra Manuscript is an anthology of 100 tonos humanos for voice and instrumental accompaniment, with only two pieces for two voices and one sacred equivalent.
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