Manuel de Zumaya


Manuel de Zumaya
Nationality: Mexican
Born: 1678-1756
Best Known For: Zumaya was not only the earliest known opera composer on the North American continent, but the composer of the earliest extant music glorifying the Mexican Virgin of Guadalupe
Notable Compositions:
opera La partenope, the earliest known full opera produced in North America

Assignments:
choirmaster at Mexico City Cathedral and Oaxaca Cathedral

REPERTOIRE: Sol-fa de Pedro

Concert Details Date
Treasure Apr 30, 2006