Joan Brudieu
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Joan Brudieu (1520–1591) was an Catalan
Spanish composer. Brudieu was born around 1520 in the diocese of Limoges
and died in la Seu d'Urgell
in 1591, but can generally be considered as a Spanish
, since the few biographical details found him locate him in Catalonia
.
From 1539 was cantor at the Cathedral of Santa Maria d'Urgell
, where he was ordained in 1546. In 1548 he was appointed choir master for life. In 1550 he traveled to his home country to acquire instruments for the chapel.
In 1577 he retired to Balaguer
, but after a year moved to become maestro di cappella at Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona, which he left shortly afterwards, apparently due to health problems. Then in 1579 he returned to la Seu d'Urgell, where he remained until his death, having previously been replaced by Rafael Coma.
.
In his madrigals Brudieu was influenced by ensaladas
of Mateo Flecha
(1481–1553).
Madrigals - in edition by Tomeu Quetgles.
Vol.1 Joan Brudieu´s five madrigals in Catalan:
Vol.2 This volume contains the following madrigals by Joan Brudieu in Spanish:
Vol.3 This volume contains the last seven madrigals in Spanish by Joan Brudieu:
Catalan people
The Catalans or Catalonians are the people from, or with origins in, Catalonia that form a historical nationality in Spain. The inhabitants of the adjacent portion of southern France are sometimes included in this definition...
Spanish composer. Brudieu was born around 1520 in the diocese of Limoges
Limoges
Limoges |Limousin]] dialect of Occitan) is a city and commune, the capital of the Haute-Vienne department and the administrative capital of the Limousin région in west-central France....
and died in la Seu d'Urgell
La Seu d'Urgell
La Seu d'Urgell is a town located in the Catalan Pyrenees in Spain. La Seu d'Urgell is also the capital of the comarca Alt Urgell, head of the judicial district of la Seu d'Urgell and the seat of Bishop of Urgell, one of the Andorra co-princes...
in 1591, but can generally be considered as a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, since the few biographical details found him locate him in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
.
From 1539 was cantor at the Cathedral of Santa Maria d'Urgell
Cathedral of Santa Maria d'Urgell
The Cathedral of Santa Maria d'Urgell, called Cathedral of la Seu d'Urgell or Cathedral of Urgel, is a cathedral located in the city of la Seu d'Urgell, , seat of the Diocese of Urgell. This temple is the seat of the diocese and is dedicated to Saint Mary...
, where he was ordained in 1546. In 1548 he was appointed choir master for life. In 1550 he traveled to his home country to acquire instruments for the chapel.
In 1577 he retired to Balaguer
Balaguer
Balaguer is the capital of the comarca of Noguera, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain.It is located by the river Segre, a tributary to the Ebre....
, but after a year moved to become maestro di cappella at Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona, which he left shortly afterwards, apparently due to health problems. Then in 1579 he returned to la Seu d'Urgell, where he remained until his death, having previously been replaced by Rafael Coma.
Works
Requiem - in edition by Felipe PedrellFelipe Pedrell
Felip Pedrell , was a Spanish Catalan composer. He worked as a musicologist and early music specialist and edited Victoria’s opera omnia and the requiem of Joan Brudieu. This and other of his writings fostered a keen interest in the early music of Spain...
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In his madrigals Brudieu was influenced by ensaladas
Ensalada (music)
The ensalada is a genre of polyphonic secular music mixing languages and dialects and nonsensical quodlibets.The term is known mainly through a publication, Las Ensaladas de Flecha Prague by Mateo Flecha the younger, that contains six long four-part vocal compositions by his uncle Mateo Flecha...
of Mateo Flecha
Mateo Flecha
Mateo Flecha was a composer born in Catalonia, in the region of Prades. He is sometimes known as "El Viejo" to distinguish him from his nephew, Mateo Flecha "El Joven" , also a composer of madrigals...
(1481–1553).
Madrigals - in edition by Tomeu Quetgles.
Vol.1 Joan Brudieu´s five madrigals in Catalan:
- 1) Los goigs de Nostra Dona (The seven joys of our Lady)
- 2) Madrigal XIII (1st part: Fantasiant, amor a mi descobre, (with text by Ausiàs MarchAusiàs MarchAusiàs March was a Valencian poet who was born in Gandia towards the end of the 14th century. He was the son of Pere March, nephew of Jaume March II, and cousin of Arnau March....
), - Fancying, Love reveals me the great secrets-, 2nd part: Si fos amor, substància raonable -If Love was a reasonable substance-, 3rd part: Llir entre cards -Lily among thistles). - 3) Madrigal XIV (1st part: No hi ha béns, no hi ha fortuna -There are no goods, there is no fortune, 2nd part: Lo que no es fa per potència -What cannot be done by strength-)
- 4) Madrigal XV (1st part: Ma voluntat amb la raó s´envolupa -My will is wrapped up in the reason-, con texto de Ausiàs March, 2nd part: Plena de seny -Full of wisdom-)
- 5) Madrigal XVI (1st part: Si l´amor en un ser dura -If Love in someone is long-lasting-, 2nd part: Molts de l´amor tenen queixa -Many people complain about Love-, 3rd part: És comú parlar del poble -It is commonly heard said-, 4th part: Les sagetes que amor tira -The arrows which Love shoots-).
Vol.2 This volume contains the following madrigals by Joan Brudieu in Spanish:
- Madrigal II (1st part: Oid, oid -Listen, you who have…-, 2nd part: Pastor Major -Chief shephered, who…-)
- Madrigal III (1st part: Pues no se puede hazer -Since it is not possible to do-, 2nd part: Amor me tiene olvidada -I have been forgotten by Love-)
- Madrigal IV (1st part: Dame un remedio, Constança -Give me a remedy, Constance-, 2nd part: Esperança m´entretiene -Hope distracts me-)
- Madrigal V (1st part: L´Amor i la Magestad -Love and Majesty-, 2nd part: Saca el Amor -Love has on his side-, 3rd part: Ya tocan los tabales -The ketteldrums are already sounding-, 4th part: ¿Qué trae en la bandereta? -What is written on his pennon?-, 5th part: ¡Cómo corrió buena lança! -How well the lancer rode-, 6th part: Cada cual en su cabeça -Each person on his head-, 7th part: Sepamos cómo cayó -Let us find out how he fell-).
Vol.3 This volume contains the last seven madrigals in Spanish by Joan Brudieu:
- Madrigal VI (1st part: Qué sientes, dime, Pascual -What do you feel, tell me, Pascual?-, 2nd part: Dexa, Pascual, tal tormento -Leave that anguish, Pascual-)
- Madrigal VII "en proporción" (1st part: Qué sientes, dime, Pascual -What do you feel, tell me, Pascual?-, 2nd part: Dexa, Pascual, tal tormento -Leave that anguish, Pascual-, 3rd part: ¿No ves, pastor, tu cuidado? Don´t you see, shephered, your longing?-)
- Madrigal VIII (1st part: Del amor se va riendo -She laughs at Love-, 2nd part: Del amor Amor quexoso -Love, complaining of love-)
- Madrigal IX "en proporción" (1st part: Del amor se va riendo -She laughs at Love-)
- Madrigal X (1st part: Zagala más linda y bella -Lass, nicer and prettier, 2nd part: Estos tus hermosos ojos -Those beautiful eyes of yours-)
- Madrigal XI (1st part: Oios claros y serenos -Clear and calm eyes-, 2nd part: Oios, con que miréis -Eyes, if you look at me-)
- Madrigal XII (1st part: Si de los ojos nasce -If seeing and wishing-, 2nd part: Si una dulce vista -If a sweet sight-)
Recordings
- La Justa. Madrigals and Ensaladas from 16th century Catalonia. La Colombina - Josep Benet. Recorded 1994. Accent 94103 reissued Accent 10103.
- Cant d'amor: Madrigals de Joan Brudieu. Carles MagranerCarles MagranerCarles Magraner is a Spanish musician.-Life:Carles Magraner was born in Almussafes and studied music at Carcaixent, the Conservatorio Superior de Valencia , Toulouse and Amsterdam...
, Capella de MinistrersCapella de MinistrersCapella de Ministrers is an early music group formed in 1987 in Valencia, Spain by its director, the Valencian musicologist Carles Magraner ....
. Tabalet Estudis, València, 1997. - Fantasiant. Música y Poesia per a Ausiàs March. Book and CD. Carles Magraner, Capella de Ministrers. Licanus 2009.