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Francisco de Asís Tárrega Eixea (21 November 1852 – 15 December 1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist of the late Romantic period. He is known for such pieces as Capricho Árabe and Recuerdos de la Alhambra .
Francisco Tárrega was a Spanish guitar maestro and composer, credited as the pioneer of modern classical guitar. His profound influence on 20th-century guitar music is indisputable, as he was instrumental in reviving the guitar as a solo instrument in recital and concerts.
Jul 30, 2021 · The Best Of Francisco Tárrega : Guitar Edition | Tárrega Classical Guitar Compilationhttps://youtu.be/snTSBmmvDZI
Spanish composer Francisco Tárrega (November 21, 1852 – December 15, 1909) is widely considered the most iconic and popular guitar composer of all time. Tárrega composed in the Romantic period, which one can hear clearly in his swooping, melancholy melodies that seem to just ‘sing’ with passionate emotion, longing, and at times, tragedy.
A true virtuoso, Tarrega laid the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar. He transcribed 120 pieces and composed 78 original works including ‘probably the world's most heard tune’ - the Nokia ringtone, which is based on his Gran Vals.
…styles of Andrés Segovia and Francisco Tárrega, the great Spanish guitarist of the 19th century. After Bream’s first major public recital (London, 1950), he performed in concerts throughout England, often to audiences unfamiliar with the classical guitar repertoire.
Jan 11, 2023 · Francisco Tarrega was definitely one of the most influential composer in the Romantic period (even if that was at its final years during the life of this guitarist) and he left a very important heritage for the future classical guitarists newcomers, so the nickname of “Father of the guitar” is definitely well deserved for this master.
