Classification · Spain
1729 – 1783
Olot - The Scorial
Review
Formed in the Escolania of Montserrat, in 1752 he entered the monastery of El Escorial, where he was an organist and master of chapel for the rest of his life as a Jerome monk. There he was able to deal with Domenico Scarlatti, whose influence is evident in his music, and was master of the infant Don Gabriel.
He left about 150 keyboard sonatas of great virtuosism and originality, six concerts for two key instruments and abundant vocal music. His Key treaty of modulation (1762) was very advanced for his time.
Main works
- Key sonatas (about 150)
- Fandango in re minor (attribution discussed)
- Six concerts for two key instruments
- Six quintets for keyboard and rope (1776)
- Key Treaty of Modulation (1762)
- Villanccos and masses
