What did the Composer Antonio de Ribera Learn from Alonso Pérez de Alba at Seville Cathedral? A New Look at Ribera’s Missa Sine Nomine and Devotional Motets

A new analysis reveals that the sacred music of composer Antonio de Ribera, including his Missa Sine Nomine and devotional motets, bears striking similarities to that of Alonso Pérez de Alba, suggesting significant influence from Alba during their overlapping tenure at Seville Cathedral. While documentation is scarce, Alba's more advanced career position implies he likely mentored the younger Ribera. The study highlights shared contrapuntal language and compositional details but acknowledges limitations due to the small sample size and functional context of the surviving pieces. Additionally, it clarifies Ribera’s biography and corrects attributions, distinguishing his works from those of Bernardino de Ribera.

Rodríguez-García, E. (2019). What did the Composer Antonio de Ribera Learn from Alonso Pérez de Alba at Seville Cathedral? A New Look at Ribera’s Missa Sine Nomine and Devotional Motets. Portuguese Journal of Musicology, 6(1), 29–62. https://doi.org/10.57885/RPMNS.367