Anglés, Rafael
Anglés, Rafael
Anglés, Rafael, Spanish organist and composer; b. Rafales, 1731; d. Valencia, Feb. 19, 1816. He was maestro de capilla at the collegiate church of Alcañiz, near Saragossa. In 1762 he became organist at Valencia Cathedral. He composed liturgical music and keyboard pieces.
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