Pedro de Escobar

Short bio Pedro de Escobar

Birthday: 1465

Died: 1535

Genre: Classical

Period: Renaissance

Full biography Pedro de Escobar

Pedro de Escobar was a 15th-century Spanish composer known for his liturgical music. He was also called Pedro de Escobar y Leiton and Pedro do Porto. Some scholars believe that Escobar was born in Portugal, and others suggest that he may have been born in Spain, but his exact birthplace is uncertain.

Despite the lack of information about his life, Escobar's music has left a lasting impression on the world of classical music. Many consider him to be one of the foremost composers of the Spanish and Portuguese Renaissance, and his compositions were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Escobar's music was primarily religious in nature, and he composed music for the Catholic Church. His compositions were known for their melodic beauty and clarity, with rhythmic complexity. His use of polyphony was also notable, as he often blended multiple melodies and harmonies together to create a seamless whole.

One of Escobar's most famous works is his "Lamentations of Jeremiah," a composition that captures the sorrow and lament of the prophet Jeremiah. This piece is known for its complex harmonies and intricate rhythmic patterns, and it remains a favorite among classical music enthusiasts today.

In addition to his compositions, Escobar also served as a choir director at several churches throughout Spain and Portugal, and he was highly regarded for his musical expertise. Despite his fame during his lifetime, little is known about his personal life or the circumstances surrounding his death.

Overall, Pedro de Escobar's contributions to the world of classical music continue to be celebrated today, and his unique style and innovative compositions serve as a testament to his immense talent and creativity.

Compositions featuring Pedro de Escobar

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Missa for 4 voices	5:29 min	Choral	-
2	Virgen Bendita Sin Par for ensemble	2:51 min	Chamber Music	-
3	Sumens illud Ave Gabrielis ore, motet	4:52 min	Vocal Music	-
4	Stabat Mater	4:17 min	Choral	-
5	Secaronme los Pesares	2:44 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
6	Salve Regina	10:18 min	Choral	-
7	Requiem	4:53 min	Choral	-
8	Pásame Por Dios Barquero	3:02 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
9	Ojos morenicos, song for 3 voices (from El cancionero de Palacio)	2:38 min	Vocal Music	-
10	Missa Pro Defunctis for 4 voices		Choral	-
11	Ave Maris Stella	3:29 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
12	Las mis penas, madre	1:00 min	Choral	-
13	In nativitate domini à 4	1:35 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
14	In Natale Apostolorum, for ensemble, for ensemble	0:49 min	Chamber Music	-
15	In Festivitatibus beatissimae Virginis Mariae, for ensemble	2:05 min	Chamber Music	-
16	In Epiphania Domini, for ensemble	1:28 min	Chamber Music	-
17	Gran Plaser Siento Yo Ya	1:17 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
18	Deus Tuorum Militum	1:30 min	Choral	-
19	Clamabat Autem Mulier	3:44 min	Choral	-

Albums featuring Pedro de Escobar

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Pedro de Escobar - Ensemble Cantus Figuratus Der Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, Dominique Vellard – Missa in Granada c. 1520	2003	Christophorus
2	Pedro De Escobar : Ensemble Gilles Binchois / Dominique Vellard – Requiem(CD, )	1998	Virgin Veritas
3	Ars Nova, Bo Holten, Cardoso, Lobo, Magalhães, Fonseca, Trosylho, Escobar – Portuguese Polyphony(CD, Album)	1995	Naxos
4	Pedro de Escobar, Fernando Pérez de Medina, Francisco de Peñalosa, Rodrigo de Ceballos, Francisco Fernández Palero, Cristóbal de Morales, Richard Cheetham, Orchestra Of The Renaissance – Ave Maris Stella	1995	Homokord
5	Quodlibet, Pedro De Escobar – Motets, Hymns, Missa Pro Defunctis(CD, Album)	1989	CRD Records
6	Pedro De Escobar, Quodlibet – Pedro De Escobar: Motets, Hymns, Missa Pro Defunctis	1989	CRD Records
7	Eugeni Gassull-Duro, Pedro De Escobar, Cristóbal de Morales, Tomás Luis De Victoria, Ginés De Morata, Joan Brudieu, Francisco Guerrero – El Siglo De Oro(LP, 10", Stereo)	-	Harmonia Mundi