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.

Front cover of:Escuela Música según la práctica moderna

Life

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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

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Writings

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  • Escuela Música según la práctica moderna (1723 - 1724)
  • Fragmentos músicos (1683)

Surviving compositions

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  • Arde en incendio de amor - A carol written in 1685.
  • Three toccatas for organ

Notes

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  1. ^ Howell, Almonte & Carreras, Juan José (2001). "Nassarre, Pablo". In Sadie, Stanley & Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan Publishers. ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.

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