Gaspar Sanz

Gaspar Sanz (April 4, 1640 - 1710) was an Aragonese Spanish composer and priest born in Calanda in the area of Bajo Aragón. He became the dominant figure of Spanish baroque music, and has influenced several composers well into the twentieth century. For instance, his Instrucción de música sobre la Guitarra Española largely influenced Joaquin Rodrigo’s Fantasia para un Gentilhombre. This text has primarily influenced the usage and instruction of the baroque guitar as well. Sanz had accredited much fame from the text of Instrucción de música sobre la Guitarra Española , and his Suite Española .

External links

• Video performance of Folias from the Spanish Suite of G.Sanz
• Video performance of La Minona de Cataluna from the Spanish Suite of G.Sanz
• Video performance of Passaclle de la Cavalleria de Napoles from the Spanish Suite of G.Sanz
• Video performance of Canarios from the Spanish Suite of G.Sanz