Juan Pérez Roldán facts for kids

Juan Pérez Roldán (born in 1604, died in 1672) was a talented Spanish composer. He was known for his beautiful music during the 1600s.

Juan Pérez Roldán worked as a maestro de capilla, which means he was the music director. He was in charge of all the music at important churches. He led choirs and musicians.

He worked at several famous places. From about 1648, he was the music director at a church called la Encarnación. Later, from 1655, he worked at las Descalzas. In his final years, from 1671 to 1672, he was the music director at El Pilar de Zaragoza. These were all important religious buildings in Spain.

His Music

Juan Pérez Roldán wrote different kinds of music. One of his known works is a zarzuela called Tetis y Peleo.

What is a Zarzuela?

A zarzuela is a special type of Spanish musical play. It's like a mix of opera and theater. It includes singing, spoken dialogue, and often dancing. Tetis y Peleo is an example of this fun and lively musical style.