Durón, Sebastián (1660–1716)

Spanish composer, an early exponent of Spanish opera. He was organist at Seville Cathedral 1680–85. In 1691 he became organist at the court of Madrid and was appointed maestro de capilla in 1702.

Not having supported the Bourbon succession, he seems to have gone into exile in 1706.

Works Operas and zarzuelas Muerte en amor es la ausencia, Apolo y Dafne, Selva encantada de Amor, Las nuevas armas de Amor, La guerra de los gigantes, Salir el amor del mundo.

Other incidental music for a comedy, Jupiter; two ballets.