Guerrero: Canciones y villanescas

Album Description

Francisco Guerrero's captivating album, Guerrero: Canciones y villanescas, is a masterful collection of choral and Gregorian chant pieces that will transport you to a world of serene beauty. Released on 18 August 2017 by Phaia Music, this 1 hour and 9-minute album is a testament to Guerrero's skill as a composer.

The tracklist is a carefully curated selection of 19 pieces, including the hauntingly beautiful 'Salve Regina', which bookends the album, and other standout tracks such as 'Ave regina caelorum' and 'Quae est ista formosa?'. Guerrero's use of rich, evocative harmonies and soaring melodies creates a sense of intimacy and devotion, drawing the listener into a world of spiritual contemplation.

With its focus on choral and Gregorian chant genres, Guerrero: Canciones y villanescas is an album that will appeal to fans of classical music and those seeking a deeper connection to the sacred. Francisco Guerrero's exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail have resulted in an album that is both a tribute to the traditions of the past and a vibrant, living expression of the power of music to uplift and inspire.

18 aug 2017

2016 Phaia Music

About Francisco Guerrero

Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599) was a renowned Spanish composer of the Renaissance, celebrated for his sacred and secular choral works. Born in Seville, Guerrero's musical journey began under the tutelage of his elder brother Pedro and the esteemed composer Cristóbal de Morales. His career flourished as he held prestigious positions, including chapelmaster at Jaén Cathedral and later at Seville Cathedral, one of Spain's most significant musical institutions. Guerrero's compositions, which include masses, motets, Passions, and songs, reflect his extensive travels, including pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Italy. His music is characterized by its rich polyphony and emotional depth, making him one of the leading composers of the 16th century. Despite being somewhat overshadowed by his contemporary Tomás Luis de Victoria, Guerrero's contributions to Renaissance music are invaluable, offering a unique blend of Spanish and European influences.