Cristóbal de Morales


Cristóbal de Morales
Nationality: Spanish
Born: 1500-1553
Best Known For:
Being the first Spanish composer of international renown; The polyrhythms and cross-rhythms found in his music

Notable Compositions:
Officium Defunctorum; Lamentabatur Jacob and Emendemus in melius; Jubilate Deo omnis terra

Assignments:
Maestro di Cappilla at the cathedrals in Avila, Malaga, and Toledo; Member of the Papal Choir in Rome;

Curious Facts:
Many well known composers, such as Victoria and Palestrina, have based pieces on de Morales' works

REPERTOIRE: Manus tuae Domine

REPERTOIRE: Ecce sic benedicetur

REPERTOIRE: Peccantem me quotidie

REPERTOIRE: Magnificat, modo I

Concert Details Date
Mystic Chant Apr 28, 1996
A Holiday Garland Dec 14, 1991
A Holiday Garland Dec 15, 1991
Christmas Dec 15, 1984
St. Mark's Festival Feb 13, 1972

REPERTOIRE: O Magnum Mysterium

Concert Details Date
Christmas with the Chorale Dec 17, 1972