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Antonio de Cabezón
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Spanish organist and composer who was blind from early childhood. He studied music in Valencia, where his uncle was vicar-general of the diocese. In 1525 he entered the Royal Chapel serving Queen Isabella until her death and later Philip II. He accompanied the king on journeys abroad including the one involving the king's marriage to Queen Mary of England. He was among the leading and most distinguished organists and clavichord players of his day. His three sons and two daughters also served the royal family, two of the former as organists and composers. 
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Cabezón’s keyboard music consists of 29 Tientos, pieces varied in technique and mood, Diferencias, sets of variations on secular tunes, Versillos, harmonised versions of the eight psalm tones, and Magnificats, as well as Glosas, compositions based on polyphonic works by other composers. MIDI FILE - "Diferencias sobre el Canto del Cavallero" (3'12'')
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