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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.
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By Graham Wade. 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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In conclusion, Joaquín Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” is a timeless masterpiece that captures the essence of beauty and emotion. Its three movements, each with its own distinct mood, take listeners on a journey through the gardens of Aranjuez.
- Preston Graham
Rodrigo’s most famous composition and perhaps the most famous guitar concerto of all time was inspired by the gardens at the Palacio Real de Aranjuez. It premiered in Barcelona in November 1940...
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.
