San Francisco Bach Choir: Bernardo de Peralta

Born in Falce, Navarra in the late 16th century, Bernardo de Peralta was maestro at Alfaro by l605; in 1609 he was appointed maestro at Burgos Cathedral, a post he held until his death in ]617. Highly esteemed throughout his career, he was content to blossom where his roots were; invited to accept the maestría of Saragossa Cathedral, and later, of the Royal Chapel in Madrid, he declined both positions, saying of the latter that he would "prefer the galleys to Madrid."

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Bernardo de Peralta (fl. 1600-1617)

Vocal Works Performed by SFBC



		Repertoire Composers Bernardo de Peralta (fl. 1600-1617) Born in Falce, Navarra in the late 16th century, Bernardo de Peralta was maestro at Alfaro by l605; in 1609 he was appointed maestro at Burgos Cathedral, a post he held until his death in ]617. Highly esteemed throughout his career, he was content to blossom where his roots were; invited to accept the maestría of Saragossa Cathedral, and later, of the Royal Chapel in Madrid, he declined both positions, saying of the latter that he would "prefer the galleys to Madrid." Vocal Works Performed by SFBC Magnificat a 12