Francisco Losada, sometimes called Francisco de Losada (c. 1612 – 1667) was a Spanish baroque composer and music conductor.[1][2] There are no documents concerning the time and location of Losada's birth. It is presumed that he was born in Almería in 1612 (or between 1612 and 1615).[2] He joined the Order of Saint Jerome. From 8 May 1637, Losada was employed by Almería Cathedral as a conductor, the position being vacant since the departure of Antonio de Paz in October 1636.[2] Additionally, his responsibilities included composing pieces of music for important events, as well as teaching organ, singing, and harmony. In 1638, Losada left Almería[1] and moved to Cádiz; his successor was Sebastián de Guevara.[2]
He returned to Almería for the second time in August 1655 and stayed until September 1656, when he went to Cádiz, where he was offered the position of director of a choir. He remained in Cádiz until his death in 1667.[1]
Until the end of the 20th century, Losada was forgotten, and his music was not performed.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Cantalejo Testa, José Ramón; Pahares Barón, Máximo. "fray Francisco de Losada" (in Spanish). Diccionario biográfico de Almería.
- ^ a b c d e Pahares Barón, Máximo (1993). Francisco Losada (h. 1612 - 1667): Vida y obra de un maestro de capilla (in Spanish). University of Cádiz. ISBN 84-7786-049-1.