(January 2022) Episode 378 is JOAQUÍN RODRIGO. You’ll recognize him from the main theme of Concierto De Aranjuez (used by Miles Davis, Chick Corea), a piece that sentimentally evokes a Spanish pastoral landscape. He elevated the guitar in classical repertoire, and it is my favorite part of his works, although amazingly he never mastered the instrument. Also amazing: he was blind and composed in Braille.
Favorite piece: Concierto De Aranjuez
Favorite solo guitar piece: Toccata para guitarra
Favorite solo piano piece: Cinco Sonatas de Castilla
Compared to expectations: same
Recommendation: Strongly recommend the guitar works
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