Francisco Tárrega, a leading figure in guitar development, advocated for new guitar construction concepts embodied in the work of Antonio de Torres, a great Spanish luthier.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at St John Chrysostom Church in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, from July 29th to August 1st, 2010.
Performer Biography
Adriano Del Sal, the guitarist on this album, has won twelve important international competitions, including the Francisco Tárrega Competition in Benecasim.
Performer Biography
Adriano Del Sal was awarded La chitarra d'oro (The Gold Guitar Prize) as the best international young concert player of the year.
Composer Biography
Federico Moreno Torroba, famous in Spain for his light operas called zarzuelas, gained international renown through performances of his guitar music by Andrés Segovia, the celebrated Spanish guitarist.
Instruments
Adriano Del Sal performs on a guitar made by the German maker Matthias Dammann, using D'Addario strings.
Composer Biography
Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez has become one of the most popular classical works created in the twentieth century.
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