Joaquín Rodrigo

Joaquín Rodrigo
Monument in Rosario, Argentina
Background information
Born(1901-11-22)22 November 1901
Sagunto, Spain
Died6 July 1999(1999-07-06) (aged 97)
Madrid, Spain
Occupations
  • Composer
  • pianist
Spouse
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(m. 1933; died 1997)​
Websitejoaquin-rodrigo.com

Joaquín Rodrigo Vidre, 1st Marquess of the Gardens of Aranjuez (Spanish: [xoaˈkin roˈðɾiɣo]; 22 November 1901 – 6 July 1999), was a Spanish composer and a virtuoso pianist. He is best known for composing the Concierto de Aranjuez, a cornerstone of the classical guitar repertoire.

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