I thought I’d remember a friend this morning, with a piece of music he and I both loved very much. It’s the ‘Fantasia para un Gentilhombre‘ (Fantasia for a Gentleman) by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, who may be the most well-known composer for that instrument in classical music history.
This 1996 recording features Pepe Romero, a member of the world-famous classical guitar family. He’s playing with the Orquesta Filarmonica de la UNAM, a Mexican orchestra, conducted by Manuel Godolf. The video quality isn’t very good, but the sound is better. I chose this recording because it shows Pepe Romero’s notable guitar technique very well.
I still miss Inyati. This music brings back his memory every time I hear it.
Peter
Just read the earlier piece about Inyati. If only there more like him in power. It sounds like he was a man of honor, an increasingly rare trait, and I hope he is resting easy. The music is, of course, gorgeous.
The guitar piece "Nights in the Gardens of Spain" is a memory trigger for me.
Wow, that is fantastic!
I just read your story about Inyati. What a man.
Peter, have you ever heard this played by Scott Tennant? His skill is amazing, and he studied with Rodrigo. You can hear him here:(https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rodrigo-the-complete-guitar-works-volume-1/id84238297)
or here: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rodrigo-the-complete-guitar-works-volume-1/id84238297)
Scott is also a member (or was) of the LA Guitar Quartet. In my very humble opinion, I think Scott plays better than Segovia – the Master – did.
Oops. I'm actually not sure if Scott ever played the entire Concierto de Aranjuez, but I could swear I heard him play that fantasia. Anyway, give him a listen. His playing is superb.