Composer · 1649-1722
Francisco Guerau
Biography
Guerau [Garau Femenia], Francisco
(b Palma de Mallorca, 25 Aug 1649; d Madrid, 25 Oct 1722). Spanish guitarist, singer, composer and priest.
In 1659 he was admitted to the royal chapel in Madrid as a cantorcico (choirboy) and became a cantor (adult chorister) in 1669. From 1693 to 1701 he was chamber musician and maestro de capilla of the Colegio de Niños Cantores. His loyalty to Philip of Anjou was rewarded in 1700 when he was made a chaplain in the royal chapel. His brother Gabriel (?1653–1720) was also a singer.