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Ismael Fernández de la Cuesta (born 1939) is a Spanish vocalist and musicologist specialising in Gregorian chant.

Fernández de la Cuesta was born in the village of Neila, Burgos, Spain.[1] He entered the Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos at a young age. After a period of study in France, he returned to direct the abbey choir from 1962 to 1973, when he left monastic life.[2] He was subsequently on the staff of the Madrid Royal Conservatory, where he taught Gregorian Chant until his retirement.


Publications


He has published extensively on subjects related to medieval music.[3]


Recordings


He has made recordings of Gregorian chant, notably Chant, the best-selling classical record of 1994, which features the monks of Santo Domingo de Silos. He also directed performances of Mozarabic chant with the same choir.[4][5]


Awards


He is a recipient of the Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise.


See also



References


  1. La música brinda cohesión social
  2. "Profile of Ismael Fernández de la Cuesta". WHYY. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  3. Ismael Fernández de la Cuesta
  4. White, M (2020). "Chart-topping nuns, famous friars, and the world's largest recording project". Gramophone. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  5. Altspanische Liturgie (Ancient Spanish Liturgy); Misa Mozarabe. Discogs.


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