Joaquin Rodrigo

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Joaquin Rodrigo

• (1901-1999)

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Biographical Sketch

• Born in Valencia, Spain
• Blind from age three
• Diphtheria
• Began musical studies at age eight
• Known for raising the standard of classical
  guitar music
• Didnt play classical guitar
• Concert pianist
• Wrote in braille

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Concierto de Aranjuez

• Concerto for classical guitar and orchestra
• inspired by the gardens at Palacio Real de
  Aranjuez
• Sounds of nature
• 3 movements
• Mvmnt. 2 is most
• famous