Thursday, July 27, 2023

TDCM: July 27th - Francisco Tárrega

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909)


Bio

Francisco de Asis Tárrega Eixea was born in Villarreal, Spain. He studied at the Madrid Royal Conservatory and then embarked on a career in guitar performance, composition, and teaching. He transcribed many of the greats into his instrument including Chopin, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. He was known as the Sarasate of the guitar.

Music

Guitar Compositions



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