Gaspar Sanz

Wikipedia Francisco Bartolomé Sanz Celma (April 4, 1640 (baptized) – 1710), better known as Gaspar Sanz, was an Aragonese composer, guitarist, organist and priest born to a wealthy family in Calanda in the comarca of Bajo Aragón, Spain. He studied music, theology and philosophy at the University of Salamanca, where he was later appointed Professor of Music.

Sanz learned to play guitar while studying under Lelio Colista and was influenced by music of the Italian guitarists Giovanni Paolo Foscarini, Granata, and Francesco Corbetta.

Links:

• Spanish lute music
• Complete list of composers