Composer
In composer you will find information on the life of Joaquín Rodrigo, including his biography, photos, prizes and honours received.
The gripping story of a young blind boy who dreamed of being a musician and went on to become
a great composer. His life was as exciting as a novel. His journey through life is an example of
overcoming hardships.
The boy who imagined music narrates in the first person the story of a child who rose above his physical handicap
of blindness to triumph in life and become one of Spain’s most universal composers. The narration
is accompanied by numerous fragments of Joaquín Rodrigo’s pieces.
Script by Eduardo Moyano, CD version narrated by Iñaki Gabilondo, and CD booklet illustrations
by Teo Puebla.
Available in Spanish, English and German.
A brand new release by Ediciones Joaquín Rodrigo:
Álbum para canto y guitarra. 20th. Anniversary Edition
Which contains 31 songs for voice and guitar. Among its many songs are included Aranjuez, ma pensée, an original work by the composer, and Cuatro madrigales amatorios, in a transcribed version for voice and guitar by Marco Socías.
A 129 page high quality score, edited with extra special care.
News
Annual visit to the Foundation
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Annual concert at the Victoria and Joaquín Rodrigo Foundation organized by professor Ana Benavides, and performed by students and professors from the Joaquín Turina Conservatory, with the special participation of the clarinet ensemble directed by Pedro Rubio. |
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Lecture by Cecilia Rodrigo in Aranjuez
Cecilia Rodrigo participates in the seminar ¨Aranjuez Paisaje Cultural¨.April 19th, at 5pm at the Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria ALPAJÉS, Calle Moreras 28 in Aranjuez.
Title of the lecture: Joaquín Rodrigo, en el más allá del Concierto de Aranjuez.
For professors, music professors, scholars, maestros and educators.