Juan Navarro Hispalensis
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Juan Navarro of Seville, hence the epiphet Hispalensis (Marchena
c. 1530 – Palencia
1580) was a Spanish composer. He is not related to the Mexican composer Juan Navarro Gaditanus
, (i.e. Juan Navarro of Cadiz, c. 1550 – c. 1610).
Navarro's place of birth, Marchena, is geographically near enough to Seville to justify the epiphet Hispalensis. He sang in the cathedral choirs of Jaén
, and then Málaga
. In 1553 he competed for the position of maestro de capilla in Málaga
left vacant by the death of Cristóbal de Morales
.
In 1563 he was appointed maestro de capilla of the Cathedral of Avila
, then in 1566 Salamanca
, in 1574 Ciudad Rodrigo
and 1678 Palencia
.
Marchena
Marchena is a spider genus of the Salticidae family . Its only described species, M. minuta, is only found in the USA. It dwells on the barks of conifers along the west coast, especially California, Washington and Nevada...
c. 1530 – Palencia
Palencia
Palencia is a city south of Tierra de Campos, in north-northwest Spain, the capital of the province of Palencia in the autonomous community of Castile-Leon...
1580) was a Spanish composer. He is not related to the Mexican composer Juan Navarro Gaditanus
Juan Navarro Gaditanus
Juan Navarro of Cadiz was a Franciscan monk, and composer in Mexico. He is not related to the Spanish composer Juan Navarro of Seville, Juan Navarro Hispalensis ....
, (i.e. Juan Navarro of Cadiz, c. 1550 – c. 1610).
Navarro's place of birth, Marchena, is geographically near enough to Seville to justify the epiphet Hispalensis. He sang in the cathedral choirs of Jaén
Jaén, Spain
Jaén is a city in south-central Spain, the name is derived from the Arabic word Jayyan, . It is the capital of the province of Jaén. It is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia....
, and then Málaga
Málaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
. In 1553 he competed for the position of maestro de capilla in Málaga
Málaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
left vacant by the death of Cristóbal de Morales
Cristóbal de Morales
Cristóbal de Morales was a Spanish composer of the Renaissance. He is generally considered to be the most influential Spanish composer before Victoria.- Life :...
.
In 1563 he was appointed maestro de capilla of the Cathedral of Avila
Cathedral of Ávila
The Cathedral of Ávila is a Gothic church in Ávila in the south of Old Castile, Spain.It was planned as a cathedral-fortress, its apse being one of the turrets of the city walls...
, then in 1566 Salamanca
Salamanca
Salamanca is a city in western Spain, in the community of Castile and León. Because it is known for its beautiful buildings and urban environment, the Old City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It is the most important university city in Spain and is known for its contributions to...
, in 1574 Ciudad Rodrigo
Ciudad Rodrigo
Ciudad Rodrigo is a small cathedral city in the province of Salamanca, in western Spain, with a population of about 14,000. It is the seat of a judicial district as well....
and 1678 Palencia
Palencia
Palencia is a city south of Tierra de Campos, in north-northwest Spain, the capital of the province of Palencia in the autonomous community of Castile-Leon...
.