Jesús López Cobos, the conductor on this album, served as Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for 15 seasons and is Conductor Emeritus.
Compositional Technique
Lorenzo Palomo's Nocturnos de Andalucia is orchestrated for guitar and a full symphony orchestra of about 80 musicians, which is unusual for a guitar concerto.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lorenzo Palomo's Nocturnos de Andalucia draws inspiration from the historic Moorish occupation of his hometown, Pozoblanco, evident in its spicy harmonies and improvisatory style.
Composition History
Lorenzo Palomo's Nocturnos de Andalucia was written at the request of his friend Pepe Romero, a guitarist who also gave its first performance.
Recording & Production
This album includes the world premiere recording of Christoph Denoth's arrangement for guitar and orchestra of Joaquín Malats' Serenata Española.
Performer Biography
Christoph Denoth, the guitarist on this recording, began his concert career at age 15 and studied with renowned guitarists like Pepe Romero and Oscar Ghiglia.
Historical Context
Joaquín Rodrigo composed his Concierto de Aranjuez in 1939, shortly after the Spanish Civil War, and its character reflected the new regime's desire for music affirming order.
