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Composer of the Week: Joaquin Rodrigo

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(1901-99). Think of a composer who most vividly evokes the atmosphere of his native Spain and Joaquin Rodrigo immediately springs to mind. And yet this assertion is based on just one work - his Concierto de Aranjuez, one of the most popular classics of all time. On the centenary of the composer's birth,
Donald Macleod introduces a selection of Rodrigo's lesser-known works which affirm that sense of national pride and reveal a man who overcame his blindness to become one of Spain's most celebrated composers.
Cinco Piezas Infantiles, Nos 1,4 and 5 Gregory Allen and Anton Nel (pianos) Per la Flordel Uiri Blau Berlin RSO, conductor Hans-Dieter Baum
Cantico de la Esposa Patricia Rozario (soprano), Mark Troop (piano) Concierto de Aranjuez
Pepe Romero (guitar), Academy of St Martin in the Reids, conductor Neville Mariner
Producer Deborah Preston

Contributors

Unknown:
Joaquin Rodrigo
Introduces:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Gregory Allen
Pianos:
Anton Nel
Conductor:
Hans-Dieter Baum
Guitar:
Pepe Romero
Unknown:
St Martin
Producer:
Deborah Preston
Source: Radio Times

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