I have been accepted, by special favour of your mother, Augustan and Caesarean Empress, as one of the priests who assist her in anything concerning religious matters
I have been accepted, by special favour of your mother, Augustan and Caesarean Empress, as one of the priests who assist her in anything concerning religious matters
Missae, 1592. Dedication for prince cardinal Albert.
And though these people do not give more than they have cost the postage and printing, I am pleased, because I do not live with it, and my intention was only that churches would be served by my works.
Letter to Sigüenza Cathedral Dean. 25th. of March 1588.
If there were someone trying to find purposes everywhere, there is not a single thing as useful as music, which, reaching our hearts soft but deeply, through the message left in our hearing, provides a clear benefit not only for our soul but also for our body
Cantica Beata Virginis, 1581. Dedication for the Cardinal Michelle Bonello.
...that glory of God our Lord has not left Spain or Italy such a particular book like this for organists.
Letter to Jaen Cathedral Chapter. 10th. of February 1601.
I did this Officium for death and honor of the Empress Our Lady, who will be in heaven; which being, to the glory of God, so excellent I have sent to all the princes and prelates of Christendom.
Letter to Gollegium Germanicum Rectors in Rome. 1st. of February 1606.
Whom was this piece, composed by a Spanish musician, more fairly dedicated for than for the Spanish catholic King, pious and worthy of God’s love?
Missarum libri duo, 1583. Dedication for Philip II.
I think Your Lordship will be pleased with the printing, because although there are many singers in this holy church, it's point enogh for everyone.
Letter to Sevilla Cathedral Chapter. 14th. of January 1582.
I miss the sweet priests' conversation, and I'm not far from returning to this holy city and die in it.
Letter to Giovanni Giovenale Ancina. 17th. of October 1586.
Likewise any kind of music has come out of some harmonic sounds produced by disharmonic voices, but reaching monarchs’ ears as something playful and pleasant, nearly heavenly.
Missae, magnificat, motecta, psalmi, 1600. Dedication for Philip III.
And because I have proposed to serve Your Lordship with all the fruits of my little ingenuity , shipping to submit to your Lordship a book of vespers at my expense I 've had printed here in Rome.
Letter to Sevilla Cathedral Chapter. 14th. of January 1582.