Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde

Full biography Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde

Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde (c. 1595-1638) was a Spanish composer and musician known for his contributions to the development of the baroque music style. Selma y Salaverde was born in Valencia, Spain, and was active as a composer and musician in various Spanish cities, including Valencia, Zaragoza, and Madrid.

Selma y Salaverde's music was heavily influenced by the Italian baroque style, and he was known for incorporating complex musical techniques such as polyphony, chromaticism, and rich harmonic structure into his compositions. He was particularly famous for his works for wind ensembles, which are regarded as some of the most outstanding examples of baroque wind music. Selma y Salaverde also composed sacred music, including masses, motets, and hymns, for the Catholic Church.

While Selma y Salaverde's works were widely popular during his lifetime, his music gradually fell into obscurity after his death, and it wasn't until the 20th century that his compositions were rediscovered and reassessed by music scholars and performers. Today, Selma y Salaverde is regarded as one of the most important composers of Baroque music in Spain, and his music is performed and recorded by various ensembles around the world.