Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco was a Spanish Baroque composer and organist who lived from 1644 to 1728. He is best known for his opera "La púrpura de la rosa," which was the first opera composed in the Americas. Torrejón y Velasco's music is characterized by its use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms, as well as its incorporation of elements from Italian and French Baroque music. He was a highly influential figure in the development of Baroque music in the Americas, and his work continues to be performed and enjoyed today.
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