Rodrigo
Concierto de Aranjuez
"The ultimate classical guitar concerto, featuring a weeping, sun-drenched slow movement."
Archival Record & Lore
Written in 1939 in Paris amid the tensions of the Spanish Civil War, this iconic concerto evokes the gardens of the Palacio Real de Aranjuez. The famous Adagio movement was reportedly a response to the tragic loss of the composer's first child.
Era
Modern
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Melancholy
Soothing