The “Other” Joaquín Rodrigo

September 21, 2025, 8:00 pm

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Piano from above

The tremendous popularity of “Concierto de Aranjuez” has made Joaquín Rodrigo almost a “one piece composer” or just a “composer for the guitar,” which couldn’t be farther from the truth.  In this program, Fiesta reviews vocal, piano and chamber music by this eclectic composer.

Playlist

El vendedor de chanquetes and Barquitos de Cadiz, from Estampas andaluzas
Artur Pizarro, piano

Concierto Pastoral
Jean-Claude Gérard, flute; Rundfunkorchester des Südwestfunks; Klaus Arp, conductor

Per la flor del lliri blau
Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra; Mark Heron, conductor