Juan del Encina - Triste España

Juan del Encina (born July 12, 1468 died late 1529 or early 1530). His actual name was Juan de Fermoselle, and was one of at least 7 known children. Fermoselle was a composer, poet and playwright, often called the founder of Spanish drama.

Capella Antiqua München conducted by Konrad Ruhland

Even though his works were dedicated to royal families, he never served as a member of a royal chapel. And even though Encina worked in many Cathedrals and was ordained as a priest, no religious musical works are known to still exist. Most of his works were done by his mid-30's, some 60 or more songs attributed to Encina, and another 9 settings of texts on top of that, to which the music could also be added, but not for certain. Many of the surviving pieces are villancicos, which he was a leading composer in. The Spanish villancico is the equivalent of the Italian Frottola. There are three and four voice settings that offer a variety of styles depending on the kind of text, with very limited movements in the voices in preparation for the cadence points.To make the text heard clearly, Encina used varied and flexible rhythms that are patterned on the accents of the verse, and used simple yet strong harmonic progressions.

Encina held the priorship of Leon Cathedral from November 1523 until his final illness in December 1529. Juan del Encina's will was presented on January 14, 1530, so the exact date of his death is not known, but it is thought to be in late 1529 or early 1530. In his will he noted that he wanted to be buried beneath the choir of Salamanca Cathedral, and in 1534 his remains were taken to the Cathedral.

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[isaccocolombo]

May I ask about the painting you used as a cover? Origin, period, artist, ...? It's very inteersting, thank you!

[bartje11]

@isaccocolombo I have to look it up. It has been a while. Thanks for your interest!

[cesarsalgado1972]

I would like to know who performs this. The accidentals are not the same as showed in the score, but a different spice for the steak is often welcome... :-)

[bartje11]

It's a recording from 1968, the Capella Antiqua München conducted by Konrad Ruhland

[pipenissen]

It means Sad Spain right? I am so sad nowadays because of the people who are being thrown out of their homes by force of spanish Policia. Their sad sad government and politicians. Its really sad times for Spain these days :..(

[cesarsalgado1972]

Thanks so much. Ruhland is great at early music.

[aaround]

I can hear the Spanish trumpet ...

[6cuerdas6]

Gracias por este hermoso video!!!!!

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Cesar Amaro