Repertory

Repertory

This section offers a selection of iconic and contemporary works. Here, you will get an idea of how these compositions should sound from a concert perspective.
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Repertory
  • Fali, Love Theme - Gallardo del Rey

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    This piece is a dedication to my love for the seventh art and for those lyrical themes that appear in many of the movies that have always fascinated me. Additionally, on a personal level, it is a full declaration of love to the woman with whom I share my life. Written in a tonal quality away from...

  • Vals n2 "Andreína" - Antonio Lauro

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    F. Antonio Lauro (1917 - 1986) was a Venezuelan performer and one of the leading composers for classical guitar of the 20th century.

  • Vals "El Marabino" - Antonio Lauro

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    F. Antonio Lauro (1917 - 1986) was a Venezuelan performer and one of the leading composers for classical guitar of the 20th century.

  • Danza del Molinero - Manuel de Falla

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    The Dance of the Miller belongs to 'The Three-Cornered Hat,' a ballet by the Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, with choreography by Léonide Massine, based on the eponymous novel by the 19th-century writer Pedro Antonio de Alarcón. After its premiere in London on July 21, 1919, the work achieved r...

  • Dance of the Neighbours - Manuel de Falla

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    The Dance of the Neighbours is part of The Three-Cornered Hat, a ballet by the Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, with choreography by Léonide Massine, based on the eponymous novel by the 19th-century writer Pedro Antonio de Alarcón. Following its premiere in London on 21 July 1919, the work enjoy...

  • Canción del Fuego Fatuo - Manuel de Falla

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    In 1915, Manuel de Falla was working on a project called "Amor Brujo," which consisted of a ballet with a distinctly Andalusian character, both musically and literarily, infused with mysticism and legend. Today, it can be said to be one of the composer’s most performed works, as well as one of th...

  • Fire - Gallardo del Rey

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    One of the most sought-after works by both flamenco and classical guitarists. Modeled as a soleá por bulerías, it is conceived as an ideal encore piece. It focuses on the use of natural harmonics, arpeggios, and strumming to embellish the melodic lines.

  • Spanish Dances - Gaspar Sanz

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    The 'Spanish Dances' by Gaspar Sanz (1640 - 1710) are a vibrant celebration of the richness and diversity of Spanish music from the 17th century. Composed by one of the most prominent guitarists and composers of his time, these dances reflect the fusion of cultural influences that characterized t...

  • Chau Paris - Astor Piazzolla

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    Composition of tango by Maestro Astor Piazzolla, and in this case with an arrangement by José María Gallardo del Rey. In 1954, Piazzolla received a scholarship from the Conservatory of Paris, and due to the lack of opportunities in his country, he decided to travel to France with his wife, two ch...

  • Alman - Robert Jonhson

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    Renaissance dance composed by Robert Johnson (1583-1633) for lute (and arranged for guitar) by one of William Shakespeare's favorite composers to illustrate his plays with music.

  • Sevilla - Isaac Albéniz

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    Sevilla, a work belonging to the Suite Española, is one of the most "guitaristic" pieces in Albéniz's production. Its air of sevillanas and its tonality perfectly fit the spirit of the Spanish guitar.

  • Adiós Nonino - Astor Piazzolla

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    Ástor Piazzolla (1921 – 1992) was an Argentine bandoneonist and composer considered one of the most important musicians of the 20th century and one of the most significant tango composers in the world.
    His works revolutionized traditional tango into a new style called nuevo tango or avant-garde t...

  • Capricho Árabe - Francisco Tárrega

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    ☑Capricho Árabe is a composition for classical guitar written by the Spanish composer Francisco Tárrega in 1892, after a long journey through Andalusia and North Africa. It was dedicated to his friend, the musicologist and composer Tomás Bretón.

  • Canción nº6 - Federico Mompou

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    This song by Federico Mompou belongs to the cycle of thirteen songs and dances for piano, composed starting in 1921. This particular piece was composed in 1943. Along with number 5, they are the only original songs, unlike the others which are taken from Catalan folklore. As some scholars of Momp...

  • Milonga - Jorge Cardoso

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    Jorge Cardoso (Posadas, Argentina, 1949) is a concert guitarist, composer, researcher, physician (National University of Córdoba, Argentina), and Senior Guitar Professor (Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid).

  • La Catedral - Agustín Barrios

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    The Cathedral (Agustín Pío Barrios 1885-1944) is considered his masterpiece. It consists of three movements: “Andante Religioso” and “Allegro Solemne,” composed in 1921, and a third, the “Preludio” (Saudade) from 1939, which the author began to perform as a prelude to the first two movements, con...

  • Caprichos Op26 - Mateo Carcassi

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    The Six Caprices, Op. 26, by Mateo Carcassi, are a fundamental work in the classical guitar repertoire that reflects the mastery and virtuosity of the 19th-century Italian composer. Published in 1836, these caprices stand out not only for their technical complexity but also for their profound exp...

  • Fantasía para un Gentilhombre - J. Rodrigo

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    Joaquín Rodrigo composed the concerto in 1954 at the request of the guitarist Andrés Segovia, who was evidently the gentleman referred to in the title. Its four movements are based on six short dances for solo guitar by the 17th-century Spanish composer Gaspar Sanz. Rodrigo expanded Sanz's themes...

  • Simple Suite - Gallardo del Rey

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    Simple Suite is a set of five pieces: Prelude, Siciliana, Pavana, Copla in the form of Habanera, Giga. These pieces aim to guide the guitarist and the musician through different sound colors, always from a level of work accessible to everyone.

  • Aranjuez's Concert - Joaquín Rodrigo

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    The Concierto de Aranjuez is a musical composition for guitar and orchestra by the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. Written in 1939, it is Joaquín Rodrigo's best-known work, and its success established the composer’s reputation as one of the leading figures of post-war Spain.

  • Homenaje a Tárrega - Gallardo del Rey

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    Work inspired by Arabic dances and flamenco melodies that have inspired so many composers, but from the perspective of a heartfelt tribute to the figure of the Spanish composer, guitarist, and pedagogue.

  • Sonata para Guitarra - Manuel Castillo

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    Manuel Castillo (1930-2005) was a Spanish composer who undoubtedly possessed his own unique language. His work has been described as "transvanguardist."

  • Suite Compostelana - Federico Mompou

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    The "Suite Compostelana" is a composition consisting of six movements, dedicated to Andrés Segovia and created in 1962. Each movement evokes the essence of Santiago de Compostela, the historic city of Galicia, Spain.

    The composer, Frederic Mompou, skillfully employs a variety of styles and music...

  • Evocaciones - García Abril

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    Antón García Abril (1933-2021) was a Spanish composer and musician, author of orchestral music, chamber music, vocal works, and soundtracks for films and television series.

    Inspired by texts from Salvador de Madariaga, Federico García Lorca, Juan Ramón Jiménez, Antonio Machado, and Miguel de Una...