Juan Frances de Iribarren

Short bio Juan Frances de Iribarren

Birthday: 1699

Died: 1767

Full biography Juan Frances de Iribarren

Juan Francés de Iribarren (1699-1767) was a Spanish composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period and is known for his contributions to sacred music. He was born in Pamplona, the capital city of Navarra in Spain and received his musical education in Zaragoza. After his studies, he moved to Madrid where he worked as an organist for the Royal Convent of La Encarnación and the Royal Palace.

Iribarren was a prolific composer and wrote many works, including masses, motets, villancicos, and keyboard music. His music shows an excellent command of counterpoint and harmony, and it often features rich and deep harmonies. He was greatly influenced by the works of other Baroque composers such as Antonio de Cabezón, Tomás Luis de Victoria, and Girolamo Frescobaldi.

Some of the notable works of Iribarren include "Viva, viva el gran Monarca," "Aquel dulce sombrero," "Cumbe, cumbe, cumbe, gracioso niño," and "Tentadora flor, grano dorado." His music was widely circulated during his lifetime and received praise for its intricacy, beauty, and complexity.

In addition to his work as a composer, Iribarren also worked as an organist and taught at the Real Colegio de San Lorenzo in Madrid. He was respected by his peers and was considered one of the leading musicians of his time in Spain.

Today, Juan Francés de Iribarren's music is still performed by musicians and ensembles around the world, and his contributions to the music of the Baroque period continue to be celebrated and appreciated by music lovers today.

Compositions featuring Juan Frances de Iribarren

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Arde el furor intrépido, for 2 voices, violins, horns & continuo	6:49 min	Vocal Music	1751
2	Ego dormivi, motet for voice, 2 violins & continuo	2:42 min	Vocal Music	1746
3	Ego sum panis vivus, motet for 2 voices, 2 violins & continuo	1:40 min	Vocal Music	1746
4	Lamentación 2a del Viernes Santo, for voice & continuo	6:06 min	Vocal Music	1746
5	Sabia extensión, cantata for tenor, 2 violins & continuo	5:27 min	Vocal Music	1746
6	Te invocamus, motet for 2 voices, 2 violins & continuo	3:20 min	Vocal Music	1746
7	Alegrese la tierra, cantata for 2 voices, violins & continuo	7:38 min	Vocal Music	1742
8	Nebado Albergue, cantata for contralto, violins & continuo	10:45 min	Vocal Music	1742
9	Prosigue acorde lira, cantata for voices, violins & continuo	18:08 min	Vocal Music	1740
10	Ave Maria, motet for voice & continuo	3:37 min	Vocal Music	-
11	Por aquel horizonte, cantada	6:40 min	Vocal Music	-
12	Quien Nos Dira de Una Flor	3:24 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
13	Stabat Mater	1:34 min	Vocal Music	-
14	Viendo Que Jil, Hizo Raya	5:54 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-

Albums featuring Juan Frances de Iribarren

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Pergolesi, Iribarren – Orquesta Barroca De Sevilla, Enrico Onofri, María Espada, Carlos Mena (2) – Contrafacta - Stabat Mater & Motets(CD, )	2021	Passacaille
2	Juan Francés de Iribarren, Cristina Bayón Álvarez, Jorge Enrique García Ortega, Ensemble Il Narvalo, Federico Del Sordo – Sacred Music In Malaga Cathedral(CD, Album)	2020	Brilliant Classics
3	Al Ayre Español - Durón I Galán I Iribarren I Navas I Literes I San Juan I Torres I Valls – Al Ayre Español Edition(8×CD, Album, Reissue, Box Set, Compilation)	2012	Sony Music
4	Juan Francés de Iribarren, Jayme Torrens, Orquesta Barroca De Sevilla, María Espada, José Hernández Pastor, Diego Fasolis – Arde El Furor Intrépido. Música De La Catedral De Málaga En El Siglo XVIII(CD, )	2009	OBS Prometeo
5	Juan Francés de Iribarren, Joaquín García, Juan De Navas, Xavier De Nebra, Maestro De San Juan – Cantatas Barrocas Del Siglo XVIII(CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo)	1990	MEC