1 00:00:00,940 --> 00:00:16,500 I am Antonio de Cabezón. I was born in Castillo Mota de Judíos, Burgos. My father was Sebastián de Cabezón and my mother was María Gutiérrez, my brother and Diego. Although I was blind at when I was young, it cannot stop me from having a brilliant career in music. 2 00:00:16,500 --> 00:00:22,559 I began music as an organist in the chapel of Isabel de Portugal since February 1538. 3 00:00:23,100 --> 00:00:27,620 In the court, I had the opportunity to know the best of the musical production of that moment, 4 00:00:28,019 --> 00:00:33,719 especially of the Franco-Flemish Follinist, which I adopted numerous models for my works. 5 00:00:34,140 --> 00:00:37,560 My wife was Luisa Núñez and I have five children. 6 00:00:38,140 --> 00:00:41,020 When Isabel de Portugal died in 1539, 7 00:00:41,020 --> 00:00:46,600 when I went to the service of the chapels of Prince Philip and the Infantas Maria and Juana. 8 00:00:46,920 --> 00:00:55,820 At this time, I was living in Madrid, the city where I baptized my son, Hernando, on September 7, 1541, 9 00:00:56,100 --> 00:00:59,920 in the church of San Ginés, when Philip was risen in 1543. 10 00:01:00,340 --> 00:01:03,539 I worked exclusively to his service, so I lived in the court. 11 00:01:03,539 --> 00:01:10,700 I was among the musicians who performed in Salamanca in 1543 at the wedding of Philip and Maria de Portugal. 12 00:01:11,019 --> 00:01:19,019 The court settled in Valladolid, but Princess Maria died in 1545, and the court moved back to Madrid in 1548. 13 00:01:19,019 --> 00:01:27,019 I traveled with the future king on his long journey through Europe, so that during the almost three years I visited various cities in Europe. 14 00:01:27,019 --> 00:01:31,019 When I returned to Spain, I was granted permission to go to my home in Avila. 15 00:01:31,019 --> 00:01:39,019 In July 1544, I became part of the prince's entourage again on my trip to England, and later to the Netherlands, 16 00:01:39,019 --> 00:01:44,459 time accompanied by my brother Juan and my son Agustín. In April my services are required 17 00:01:44,459 --> 00:01:50,579 for the son of Philip II, Charles. In September of that same year my granddaughter Luisa was 18 00:01:50,579 --> 00:01:57,120 born in Ávila. In 1559 Philip established his court in Madrid and I continued working 19 00:01:57,120 --> 00:02:04,180 for him. I was ill on December 1561 and afterwards the king guaranteed me an income in Villanueva 20 00:02:04,180 --> 00:02:11,620 de la Jara Cuenca. My wife and I made the will on October 14 in 1564 appearing as neighbors of Ávila. 21 00:02:13,639 --> 00:02:21,000 Good morning Antonio, how are you? I'm fine sir. Did you remember our trip to Naples? Yes sir, 22 00:02:21,000 --> 00:02:26,360 it was very fun but my favorite trip was when we traveled to Germany. I learned a lot of things, 23 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:32,120 it was very interesting. My brother Juan was very happy on that trip. Have you ever been to England? 24 00:02:32,120 --> 00:02:38,280 no i haven't would you like to travel with me to london of course although i have a lot of work 25 00:02:38,280 --> 00:02:45,479 these days i'm going to get married to maria tudor congratulations the wedding will be next year on 26 00:02:45,479 --> 00:02:53,000 july so you can't finish your work without hurry okay this marriage is very important for the 27 00:02:53,000 --> 00:02:59,719 crown the portative organ is broken nevertheless my brother can fix it up for the trip that's great 28 00:02:59,719 --> 00:03:03,400 Your brother, Juan, and you will know another culture. 29 00:03:04,199 --> 00:03:04,960 I hope so. 30 00:03:05,460 --> 00:03:07,879 Besides, I have a present for you. 31 00:03:08,060 --> 00:03:09,060 Oh, thank you. 32 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:13,580 I have bought a dog. However, this dog is very special. 33 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:17,620 It is a guide dog. Your life is going to be easier now. 34 00:03:17,939 --> 00:03:21,560 I'm very grateful. I'm going to compose a song for your marriage. 35 00:03:21,900 --> 00:03:23,460 That's a good idea, Antonio. 36 00:03:24,699 --> 00:03:28,620 Hello, I am the patron of Antonio de Cabezón. 37 00:03:28,620 --> 00:03:32,919 I am going to talk about the works of Antonio de Cabezón. 38 00:03:33,879 --> 00:03:41,900 Some of his best known works, such as The Difference over the Song, La Dama de la Demanda, 39 00:03:42,840 --> 00:03:50,419 The Canto del Caballero, The Gallarda Milanesa, The Guardamela's Vacas, and The Pavana con su Mucosa. 40 00:03:51,699 --> 00:03:52,939 La Dama de la Demanda. 41 00:03:52,939 --> 00:04:06,479 This work was composed in 1578, at the time of the Renaissance. Antonio de Cabezón used the organ and the harpsichord for his composition. 42 00:04:07,360 --> 00:04:08,919 Canto del Caballero 43 00:04:08,919 --> 00:04:21,339 This work was composed in 1570, at the time of the Renaissance. But this time Antonio de Cabezón used the keyboard and the organ for his composition. 44 00:04:21,339 --> 00:04:40,339 Gallarda milanesa. This work was composed in 1614, twelve years later of his son's death, at the time of the Renaissance. Antonio de Cabezon used the organ for his composition. 45 00:04:40,339 --> 00:04:42,839 Guárdame las vacas 46 00:04:42,839 --> 00:04:52,180 In 15th and 16th century in Spain an anonymous song called Guárdame las vacas was very popular. 47 00:04:52,779 --> 00:04:57,339 The instrument used was the viguela, cabana con su glucosa. 48 00:04:58,139 --> 00:05:04,079 This work was composed in 1557 at the time of the Renaissance. 49 00:05:04,779 --> 00:05:07,100 Antonio Cabezón used the viguela.