The composer, Regino Sáinz de la Maza, was deeply influenced by Miguel Llobet, a prominent pupil of the great guitarist Tárrega.
Performer Biography
Franz Halász, the guitarist on this album, won first prize in the Andrés Segovia Competition in Spain and the Japan Seto-Ohashi Competition in 1993.
Composer Biography
Regino Sáinz de la Maza, the composer, was a close friend of the great poet Federico García Lorca, who dedicated two poems to him.
Composer Biography
Regino Sáinz de la Maza, the composer, began playing the guitar at age ten and also studied piano and composition.
Composition History
Regino Sáinz de la Maza played a significant role in the creation of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, suggesting the composer write a guitar concerto.
Notable Performances
Regino Sáinz de la Maza, the composer, performed the premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo's famous Concierto de Aranjuez on November 9, 1940, in Barcelona.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The compositions of Regino Sáinz de la Maza, the composer, reflect his Spanish identity, drawing heavily on Castilian and Andalusian folksong.
