World premiere of an unpublished work by Joaquín Rodrigo
“Preludio al atardecer” by Cañizares
Photo: at the National Library of Spain
© Věra Zátopková
26 June 2019 was an important day for music history in Spain. That day, “Preludio al atardecer“, an unpublished work by Master Joaquín Rodrigo, was premiered in the auditorium of the National Library of Spain (Biblioteca Nacional de España).
Photo : Programme of the premiere of Rodrigo’s unpublished work
© Mariko Ogura
Cañizares played this piece for the first time in history. After recording ig in his album “Rodrigo por Cañizares“, this concert was a truly significant event.
Photo: Cañizares with Jesús Ruiz Mantilla
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Before interpreting the piece, Cañizares and Mr Jesús Ruiz Mantilla, journalist and musical critic, explained the flamenco flavour of many of Rodrigo’s work, and the story of this piece, from its discovery to its recording.
Photo: Cañizares plays “Preludio al atardecer” Rodrigo’s unpublished work, for the first time in history.
© Věra Zátopková
Photo: with doña Cecilia León Rodrigo
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Ms. Cecilia León Rodrigo, the granddaughter of Master Joaquín Rodrigo and head of Fundación Rodrigo attended the premiere.
Photo: With the Japanese Ambassador Mr Mizukami and his wife
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Mr. Mizukami, the Japanese ambassador, also attended the premiere with his wife. Cañizares has contributed to the cultural relationships between Spain and Japan, attending numerous bi-cultural events, and touring Japan; his relationship with the Japanese ambassadors is always excellent.
Between May and September, the Biblioteca Nacional de España will host an exhibit that commemorates the 20th anniversary since Joaquín Rodrigo’s death. The exhibit features scores, books, photographs and personal possessions of the master..
Photo: Exhibit about Master Rodrigo
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Photo: Programme of World permiere of Concierto de Aranjuez, on 9 November 1940
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Photo: Master Joaquín Rodrigo with his wife Victoria Kamhi.
She was a pianist, but abandoned her career to support Master Rodrigo
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The 1-minute video of today revolves around the world premiere, in the National Library of Spain.
【World Premiere “Preludio al atardecer“】
Music: Joaquín Rodrigo
Guitar: Cañizares
