Palomo, L.: My Secluded Garden / Madrigal and 5 Sephardic Songs / Concierto De Cienfuegos
12/30/2009, 20 Tracks, 1:12:32
Featuring
María Bayo
Pepe Romero
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos
Los Romeros
Seville Royal Symphony Orchestra
Lorenzo Palomo
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Composer Biography
Lorenzo Palomo, a contemporary Spanish composer, was a stable member of the Deutsche Oper Berlin from 1981 to 2004.
Performer Biography
Pepe Romero, a Spanish-born guitarist, has made over sixty recordings, including more than thirty concertos, and has premiered works by many notable composers.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lorenzo Palomo dedicated his "Concierto de Cienfuegos" to the memory of his friend Celedonio Romero, aiming to unite the cultures of Andalusia and Cuba, which merged in Romero's artistic soul.
Composition History
The "Concierto de Cienfuegos" by Lorenzo Palomo was commissioned by the Spanish Composers' Society and premiered in 2001 by The Romero Guitar Quartet and the Seville Royal Symphony Orchestra.
Composition History
Lorenzo Palomo composed his song cycle "My Secluded Garden" based on poems by Celedonio Romero, a legendary guitarist and poet, at Romero's request.
Performer Biography
The Romero Guitar Quartet has performed at prestigious venues including the White House and the Vatican for Pope John Paul II.
Performer Biography
The Romero Guitar Quartet, known as 'The Royal Family of the Guitar', has a 50-year history encompassing three generations of concert artists.
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