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Hidalgo, Juan (c. 1614–1685)| Spanish composer. He was influential in the introduction of Italian-style operas to Spain, and collaborated with the playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca in the composition of several operas, including Celos aun del aire matan (1660), the first known Spanish opera. |
| He was a harpist and harpsichordist in the royal chapel in Madrid, and is said to have invented an instrument called the claviharpa. |
Works Stage operas Celos aun del aire matan (libretto by Calderón, 1660) and Los celos hacen estrellas (libretto by Guevara); incidental music to various plays by Calderón including Ni amor se libra de amor. |
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