Composer

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Joaquín Rodrigo

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1968

Average_duration

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4:14

"En Aranjuez con tu amor" is a concerto for guitar and orchestra composed by Joaquín Rodrigo in 1939. It was premiered in Madrid on December 9, 1940, with Regino Sainz de la Maza as the soloist and the Orquesta Filarmónica de Madrid conducted by Jesús Arámbarri. The concerto is divided into three movements: Allegro con spirito, Adagio, and Allegro gentile. The first movement is characterized by its lively and rhythmic melodies, which are contrasted with the more lyrical and expressive themes of the second movement. The third movement returns to the lively and rhythmic character of the first, but with a more gentle and subdued tone. The concerto is known for its use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms, particularly those of the region of Aranjuez, which inspired the title of the piece. The Adagio movement, in particular, is considered one of the most beautiful and evocative pieces of music ever written for the guitar. Rodrigo composed "En Aranjuez con tu amor" during a difficult time in his life. He had recently lost his first child, and the concerto is said to reflect his feelings of grief and longing. The piece has since become one of the most beloved and iconic works in the classical guitar repertoire, and has been recorded by countless artists and orchestras around the world.

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