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The Concierto de Aranjuez ([konˈθjeɾ.to ðe a.ɾaŋˈxweθ], "Aranjuez Concerto") is a concerto for classical guitar by the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. Written in 1939, it is by far Rodrigo's best-known work, and its success established his reputation as one of the most significant Spanish composers of the 20th century.
Since the naming of the classical guitar concerto and its extraordinary fame, a kind of cult has arisen round Aranjuez. Did Rodrigo and his wife spend their honeymoon in Aranjuez? Is the slow movement a cry of pain? What did actually spark the writing of the Concierto de Aranjuez?
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Aug 2, 2023 · Ana Vidovic plays Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo on solo classical guitar. This unique performance leads to the fact that one can mentally imagine, or even sing, the missing melody...
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Soloist: Tariq Harb (Part 1) http://www.tariqharb.com / tariqharb / tariqharbmusic. 2nd movement of Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra.
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This is the premiere recording of Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez by the guitarist to whom the work is dedicated, and is therefore self-recommending. Sáinz de la Maza’s superb playing overrides any concerns about sound quality.
Aug 21, 2010 · #concertodearanjuez #adagio #classicalguitar The Concerto de Aranjuez - also known as Rodrigo's guitar concerto - is a famous composition for classical guitar and orchestra by the Spanish...
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As Rodrigo himself explained about this beautiful piece for guitar and orchestra, ‘The Concierto de Aranjuez is named after the famous royal site on the shore of the River Tagus, not far from Madrid, along the road to Andalusia, and some perceive Goya’s shadow in the notes of its music, full of melancholic emotion.
