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Pablo Bruna was a Spanish organist and composer of the seventeenth century who became known as El ciego de Daroca, or the blind man of Daroca, after losing his sight during childhood. He served as organist of the collegiate church of Santa María in his home city of Daroca from 1631 until his death in 1679. Around thirty-two of his organ works survive, most in the tiento form, including pieces that use the divided keyboard of Spanish organs.
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Who was Pablo Bruna?
Pablo Bruna was a Spanish organist and composer of the seventeenth century. He became known as El ciego de Daroca, meaning the blind man of Daroca.
Why was Pablo Bruna called El ciego de Daroca?
Bruna lost his sight during childhood. The nickname refers both to his blindness and to his home city of Daroca.
Where did Pablo Bruna work as an organist?
He served as organist at the collegiate church of Santa María in Daroca. His career was closely connected with the city's church-music tradition.
What is Pablo Bruna remembered for?
He is remembered as a seventeenth-century Spanish organist and composer. His reputation also rests on the remarkable career he built after losing his sight in childhood.
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