Joaquin Rodrigo won the Parisian Composers Competition of Radio France in 1961 with his piece 'Invocation et Danse'.
Composer Biography
Joaquin Rodrigo, who died in 1999, is considered the most significant Spanish composer for guitar in the 20th century.
Performer Biography
Dale Kavanagh is a professor at the Musikhochschule Detmold and the founder of the International Guitar Festival Iserlohn, one of the world's leading classical guitar festivals.
Compositional Technique
In his 'Fantasia para un Gentilhombre', Joaquin Rodrigo incorporated themes from the Spanish Baroque composer Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710), creating another masterpiece for guitar and orchestra.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Joaquin Rodrigo often transported old musical forms, like the 'Tiento' from 15th-century Spain, into the 20th century, giving them contemporary relevance with his harmonic and melodic language.
Performer Biography
Many composers, including Harald Genzmer and Roland Dyens, have dedicated works to Dale Kavanagh, some of which are concertos for guitar and orchestra.
Performer Biography
Dale Kavanagh, a Canadian-born guitarist, has won top prizes in several international competitions, including the Segovia Competition in Spain and the Scandinavian International Guitar Competition in Finland.
