Joaquín Martínez de la Roca facts for kids

Joaquín Jara (Zaragoza, around 1676 – Toledo, 1747 or 1756) was a Spanish composer. He was known for his music and for being an organist.

In 1715, Joaquín Jara was the organist at Valencia Cathedral. At that time, he started a long debate with another composer, Francisco Valls. This debate lasted five years and was about the new and unusual sounds Valls used in his music, especially in a piece called Miserere from his Missa Scala Arentina. Jara thought these sounds were too different from traditional music.

Musical Creations

Joaquín Jara wrote several musical pieces during his life. One of his most notable works was a special theatre piece.

Los Desgravios de Troya

• Los Desgravios de Troya (1712) was a musical play composed for a very important event. It celebrated the birth of the crown prince, Don Philip, Infante of Spain, who was born in Madrid on June 7, 1712.
• The publication of the score for Los Desgravios de Troya in 1712 was a big moment. It was the very first time that Spanish theatre music was published, meaning it was printed and made available to many people.

Recordings of His Music

You can still hear some of Joaquín Jara's music today!

Selections from Los Desgravios de Troya

• Parts of Los Desgravios de Troya (1712) are featured on an album called Canciones de amor y de guerra. This album was released in 2002 by Maria Luz Alvarez and Clarincanto, on the Pneuma 390 label.

See also

In Spanish: Joaquín Martínez de la Roca y Bolea para niños