Pablo Nassarre facts for kids
Pablo Nassarre (sometimes spelled Nasarre) was a Spanish priest, organist, and composer from the Baroque period. He lived from 1650 to 1730. His important book, Escuela Música según la práctica moderna, helped people understand music theory during the Baroque era.
His Life Story
Pablo Nassarre was born in 1650 in a town called Alagón, in Zaragoza, Spain. He was born blind. He moved to Daroca to study music with Pablo Bruna, who was also a blind composer.
When he was 22, Nassarre became a Franciscan friar. He joined the Royal Convent of San Francisco in Zaragoza. There, he worked as the organist until he passed away. He also started a school to teach music theory. Two of his students were José de Torres and Joaquín Martínez de la Roca.
His Musical Works
Books and Writings
- Escuela Música según la práctica moderna (1723 - 1724) - This book means "Music School according to Modern Practice."
- Fragmentos músicos (1683) - This means "Musical Fragments."
Music He Wrote
- Arde en incendio de amor - This was a carol (a type of song) written in 1685.
- Three toccatas for organ - A toccata is a piece of music for a keyboard instrument, like an organ, that sounds like someone is touching or playing it freely.
See also
In Spanish: Pablo Nasarre para niños
