Andrés Segovia, though a renowned performer, composed nearly fifty works of high musical quality, most of which remain largely undiscovered.
Composition History
The album includes 'Humorada' by Paquita Madriguera, a Catalan pianist and composer who was Andrés Segovia's second wife.
Composer Biography
Andrés Segovia, the most important guitarist of the 20th century, performed for 78 years, from his first concert at age 16 in 1909 until his last at age 94 in 1987.
Compositional Technique
Andrés Segovia's compositional style is surprisingly not always 'guitaristic' or easy to play, as his music stemmed from pure musical ideas rather than comfortable finger positions.
Performer Biography
Alberto La Rocca, the guitarist on this album, graduated from the 'F. E. Dall'Abaco' Conservatory in Verona and has attended courses with notable guitarists like Leo Brouwer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Andrés Segovia's compositions are often intimate and lyrical, avoiding the virtuosity one might expect from a concert player of his caliber.
Composition History
Andrés Segovia's 'Estudio sin luz' was composed during a particularly sad and 'lightless' period in his life when he risked losing his sight after an accident.
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