Composer
In composer you will find information on the life of Joaquín Rodrigo, including his biography, photos, prizes and honours received.
NOW AVAILABLE: Joaquín Rodrigo a través de sus escritos
(Joaquín Rodrigo through his writings)
This is a publication of the famous composer’s literary work, his astonishing culture and erudition, profound knowledge of the musical world, rich expressivity, originality and quality of his writings, his sense of humor, the beauty of his metaphors, the clarity of his ideas and his refined personality.
288 Pages
Retail Price: 19,95€
News
Welcome spring!
Today we celebrate the beginning of the spring with a song in homage to our beloved and remembered Miguel Zanetti:Primavera was originally composed for voice and piano by Joaquín Rodrigo with lyrics by Guillermo Fernández Shaw, was first performed on 3/3/1951 by great soprano Marimí del Pozo.
This adaptation by Miguel incorporating a flute, is of great beauty to start spring.
Un tiempo fue Itálica famosa
On the festivity day of Andalucía, the archaeological Site of Itálica (Sevilla) commemorates the 40th anniversary of "Un tiempo fue Itálica famosa" for solo guitar, composed by Joaquín Rodrigo, with a videoclip in collaboration with the Victoria and Joaquín Rodrigo Foundation."Un tiempo fue Itálica famosa", composed in 1981, was first premiered in 1989 by Angel Romero at the San Diego Protestant Cathedral. California.
In this video, the guitarist Paco Seco, performs this work in the iconic archaeological site, walking across the most symbolic spaces of this Roman enclave: The Amphitheatre, and the Roman streets and houses.
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