Pablo Sáinz Villegas, the guitarist on this album, was born in Spain in 1977 and has won fourteen international competitions.
Historical Context
The composers on this album represent the interplay of modernism and romantic nationalism in Spain during the first half of the twentieth century.
Performer Biography
Pablo Sáinz Villegas received First Prize in the prestigious 2003 International Guitar Competition Francisco Tárrega, where he also won the award for the best interpretation of Tárrega's compositions.
Composer Biography
Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909), whose miniature Maria gavota is included, is often called the father of the modern classical guitar.
Recording & Production
This album includes two world première recordings: Five Anecdotas by Andrés Segovia and Sonata-Fantasía by Federico Moreno Torroba.
Performer Biography
Pablo Sáinz Villegas has performed on famous concert stages worldwide, including New York's Carnegie Hall.
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