Rafael Aguirre has performed at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, and the Palau de la Musica in Valencia.
Composer Biography
Manuel López-Quiroga, a prolific Spanish composer, wrote hundreds of songs, 36 zarzuelas (Spanish light operettas), and fifty film scores.
Composition History
Claude Debussy's La Puerta del vino was inspired by a postcard from Andalusia sent by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, even though Debussy had never been to Spain.
Performer Biography
Rafael Aguirre, the guitarist on this album, has won 13 first prizes at prestigious international competitions, a record for a Spanish musician.
Composition History
The flamenco form Guajiras, featured in Paco de Lucía's composition, originated in Cuba and may have been introduced to Andalusia by ships docking in Malaga or Cadiz.
Performer Biography
Several composers, including two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Sergio Assad, have dedicated pieces to Rafael Aguirre.
Composer Biography
Francisco Tárrega is considered the founding father of the modern classical guitar movement.
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