The album's repertoire was chosen by Thibaut Garcia to be full of energy, sun, emotions, pain, and tenderness, having nourished him since childhood.
Historical Context
Spain, as a country long associated with the guitar, drew on deep cultural roots for its guitar tradition, but Latin America also significantly contributed to the instrument's repertoire.
Instruments
The guitar experienced a new golden age in the 19th century due to technical developments and virtuosos like Boccherini and Paganini, with Berlioz also playing it.
Instruments
The guitar spread to Spain in the 13th century and later became a noble instrument in France under Lully and Louis XIV.
Instruments
The guitar's origins are debated, with some experts tracing it back to the Greek or Egyptian kithara, or to Mesopotamia, introduced to Europe by Arabs.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in April 2016 at the Maladrerie Saint-Lazare in Beauvais, France, a historical site with exceptional acoustics.
Performer Biography
Thibaut Garcia, the guitarist on this album, chose works that are close to his heart, representing his life, travels, and Spanish roots.
