Miguel de Ambiela facts for kids
Miguel de Ambiela (born in 1666, died on March 29, 1733) was a Spanish composer. He lived and created music a long time ago.
He was born in a place called La Puebla de Albortón. Later, he became the music director, or "maestro de capilla," at a big church called the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Saragossa.
About Miguel de Ambiela
Miguel de Ambiela was a composer who used an older, traditional style of music. This style is called polyphony. Polyphony means music with several independent voice parts or melodies playing at the same time. His music was considered "conservative," meaning it stuck to the older ways of composing.
Where His Music Is Found
Some of Miguel de Ambiela's musical pieces are still around today. They are kept in old handwritten books, called manuscripts, in Latin American countries. This shows that his music traveled far and was valued by many.
His Life and Death
Miguel de Ambiela passed away in Toledo, Spain, when he was in his fifties. He left behind a legacy of music that continues to be studied and appreciated.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel de Ambiela para niños
