Role

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Composer

Country

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Spain

Birth

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January 4, 1882 in Granada, Spain

Death

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November 17, 1964 in Madrid, Spain

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Vocal

 

Angel Barrios Fernandez was a Spanish composer and guitarist who was born on November 4, 1882, in Granada, Spain. He was the son of a guitarist and composer, Antonio Barrios, who was also a teacher of the guitar. Angel Barrios grew up in a musical family and started playing the guitar at a very young age. He was a child prodigy and gave his first public performance at the age of six. Angel Barrios received his formal music education at the Granada Conservatory, where he studied guitar, composition, and harmony. He was a brilliant student and won several awards and prizes for his musical talent. He also studied with the famous Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, who was a great influence on his music. Angel Barrios was a prolific composer and wrote music in various genres, including chamber music, orchestral music, and opera. He was particularly known for his guitar music, which was highly regarded by his contemporaries. His music was characterized by its lyricism, virtuosity, and Spanish flavor. One of Angel Barrios's most famous works is his guitar concerto, which he composed in 1915. The concerto is a virtuosic piece that showcases the guitar's capabilities and is considered one of the most challenging pieces in the guitar repertoire. The concerto has three movements, and each movement is a showcase of the guitar's different techniques and styles. Another famous work by Angel Barrios is his opera, "El Barberillo de Lavapies," which he composed in 1929. The opera is a comic opera that tells the story of a barber who falls in love with a beautiful woman. The opera was a great success and was performed in many theaters throughout Spain. Angel Barrios was also a great teacher of the guitar, and many of his students went on to become famous guitarists themselves. He taught at the Granada Conservatory and also gave private lessons to many students. Some of his most famous students include Andres Segovia, Emilio Pujol, and Regino Sainz de la Maza. Angel Barrios died on October 7, 1964, in Madrid, Spain. He left behind a rich legacy of music that continues to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world. His music is a testament to his genius as a composer and his love for the guitar, which he helped to elevate to a new level of artistry.

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