Guitar Recital: Korhonen, Timo - Beethoven, L. Van / Wagner, R. / Verdi, G.
7/1/2003, 14 Tracks, 57:10
Featuring
Timo Korhonen
Ludwig van Beethoven
Francisco Tárrega
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Recording & Production
This album was recorded in April 2002 at the Inkoo Church and was produced with support from the Finnish Performing Music Promotion Centre (ESEK).
Performer Biography
Timo Korhonen's previous recording of Leo Brouwer's works for guitar and orchestra was named 'Disc of the Month' by ClassicsToday.com and received a Cannes Classical Award.
Performer Biography
Timo Korhonen, the guitarist on this album, is known for his versatility and has premiered over 30 contemporary works, some dedicated to him by composers.
Composer Biography
Francisco Tárrega y Eixea, considered the father of the modern guitar, initially studied music theory and piano at the Madrid Conservatory.
Cultural Impact
The developments in guitar construction by Antonio de Torres Jurado, combined with Tárrega's work, made the classical guitar one of the most popular stringed instruments.
Interpretation
Tárrega's arrangements of works by great masters like Beethoven, Wagner, and Verdi were not literal reproductions but were shaped into original guitar works.
