Melchor López

Spanish composer (Hueva, Guadalaja, 19 January 1760 - Santiago de Compostela, Galiza, 19 August 1822). He studied music at the Madrid Colegio Real and on 23 March 1784 was appointed maestro de capilla at Santiago Cathedral, where he remained until his death. Was a prolific composer who took great care over his compositions; of over 550 masses, motets, psalms and villancicos extant in Santiago Cathedral, most of the parts are in his hand. They are models of the Classical style in the sacred music of Spain: his melodies display a deep religious spirit, and the accompaniments, mostly for a large orchestra, are expressive and imaginative.