Joaquín Rodrigo
Spanish composer and pianist (1901–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joaquín Rodrigo Vidre, 1st Marquess of the Gardens of Aranjuez (Spanish: [xoaˈkin roˈðɾiɣo]; 22 November 1901 – 6 July 1999), was a Spanish composer and a virtuoso pianist. He is best known for composing the Concierto de Aranjuez, a cornerstone of the classical guitar repertoire.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodrigo and the second or maternal family name is Vidre.
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Born | (1901-11-22)22 November 1901 Sagunto, Spain |
Died | 6 July 1999(1999-07-06) (aged 97) Madrid, Spain |
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Website | joaquin-rodrigo.com |
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