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Joaquín Rodrigo
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The Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo, who was blind from the age of three, studied with Dukas in Paris. He is best known for his works for guitar and orchestra. He was appointed professor of music history at Madrid University in 1948 His compositions have been extremely influential among contemporary Spanish composers.
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| Rodrigo’s best known work is the Concierto de Aranjuez, for guitar and orchestra, written in 1939, closely followed in popularity by his Fantasia para un gentilhombre. Other guitar concertos include a Concierto madrigal for two guitars and a Concierto andaluz for four guitars. He has written concertos for other solo instruments, including the violin, the cello and the piano and a Concierto serenata for solo harp and orchestra, all in a style that has remained consistent throughout his career.
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