Roberto Moronn Pérez, the performer on this album, won the Bronze Medal at the 2006 Christopher Parkening International Guitar Competition.
Historical Context
Many compositions dedicated to Andrés Segovia were lost when he fled to Barcelona in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, forcing him to leave personal papers behind.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Andrés Segovia, a renowned guitarist, actively commissioned new works to elevate guitar music beyond pieces written solely by guitarists, engaging world-renowned composers to write for the instrument.
Recording & Production
Early recording sessions with Andrés Segovia involved editing with razor blades, a primitive method where only a few attempts could be made to create a smooth connection before tape damage.
Recording & Production
Thomas Frost, the producer of this album, previously produced all of Andrés Segovia's recordings for American Decca from 1952 to 1958.
Album & Artwork
This album is the first in a series of recordings organized around the nationalities of composers found in the Andrés Segovia Archive, starting with Spanish composers.
Composition History
Andrés Segovia overcame composers' reluctance to write for guitar by encouraging them to focus on basic notions like range and tonality, promising to personally correct technical difficulties.
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