Joaquín Rodrigo Vidre

מקום: Sagunto

נוֹלָד: 1901

מָוֶת: 1999

בִּיוֹגְרַפִיָה:

Early Life and Education

, a renowned Spanish composer and virtuoso pianist, was born on November 22, 1901, in Sagunto, Province of Valencia. At the age of three, he lost his sight completely due to diphtheria. Despite this, he began studying solfège, piano, and violin at eight years old. He later studied harmony and composition under Francisco Antich in Valencia and Paul Dukas at the École Normale de Musique in Paris.

Notable Works

Rodrigo's most famous work, Concierto de Aranjuez, was composed in 1939 for the guitarist Regino Sainz de la Maza. This concerto for guitar and orchestra has become a cornerstone of the classical guitar repertoire. The central adagio movement, featuring the interplay of guitar with cor anglais, is one of the most recognizable in twentieth-century classical music. * Concierto de Aranjuez (1939) - A concerto for guitar and orchestra * Fantasía para un gentilhombre (1954) - Composed at the request of Andrés Segovia * Concierto Andaluz (1963) - Commissioned by Celedonio Romero for four guitars and orchestra

Awards and Honors

Rodrigo received numerous awards for his contributions to music, including:

• Premio Nacional de Música (1983)
• Marqués de los Jardines de Aranjuez (1991) - A hereditary title bestowed by King Juan Carlos I
• Prince of Asturias Award (1996) - Spain's highest civilian honor
• Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters (1998) - Awarded by the French government

  Personal Life

  Rodrigo married Victoria Kamhi, a Turkish-born pianist, in 1933. Their daughter, Cecilia Rodrigo, was born on January 27, 1941. Rodrigo passed away at his home in Madrid on July 6, 1999, aged 97.

  Legacy

  Rodrigo's legacy can be seen through his numerous compositions and the impact he had on classical music. His works continue to inspire musicians and artists around the world. To explore more of Rodrigo's life and work, visit Joaquín Rodrigo Vidre on Wikioo.org.
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