Andrés Barea facts for kids

Andrés Barea (born around 1610, died 1680) was a Spanish composer. A composer is someone who writes music. He worked as a maestro de capilla (chapel master) at several important cathedrals in Spain.

Who Was Andrés Barea?

Andrés Barea lived in the 17th century. This was a time when music was very important in churches. Composers like Barea wrote music for religious services.

What is a Maestro de Capilla?

A maestro de capilla was a very important job. It meant being the music director for a cathedral. This person was in charge of all the music. They would compose new pieces. They also trained the choir and musicians. It was a big responsibility.

Where Did He Work?

Barea started his career at the Osma Cathedral. He then moved to the Salamanca Cathedral. Later, he worked at the Valladolid Cathedral. In 1654, he became the maestro de capilla at the Palencia Cathedral. He spent the rest of his career there.

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In Spanish: Andrés Barea para niños