A Tribute to María Luisa Anido

Featuring

Cinzia Milani
Isabel María Luisa Anido González

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Performer Biography

Cinzia Milani, the guitarist on this album, studied with María Luisa Anido, who was introduced to her by her uncle, Hector Lemos, Anido's agent.

Album & Artwork

This album is a tribute to María Luisa Anido, an Argentine guitarist and composer known as the 'Grande Dame of the guitar'.

Composer's Artistic Vision

María Luisa Anido was dedicated to promoting Argentinian music globally, often discussing lessons from her teachers Domingo Prat and Miguel Llobet, and the Tárrega technique.

Composer Biography

María Luisa Anido and her teacher Miguel Llobet formed what is considered to be the first guitar duo of the 20th century.

Interpretation

Cinzia Milani's interpretation of María Luisa Anido's music focuses on understanding Anido's character, technique, musical ideas, and connection to Argentine folk tradition.

Composer Biography

At age 11, María Luisa Anido received a guitar made by luthier Torres that had previously belonged to Tárrega and Miguel Llobet, who later became her teacher.