There was no way we were going to ignore the Romero family playing Joaquín Rodrigo’s immortal Concierto de Aranjuez! After all, the family had a long history with the composer, championing his works, even premiering some, and he was a friend of the family up until his passing in July 1999. Here is an impeccable rendering by Angel Romero of the first movement (Allegro con spirito) of Rodrigo’s masterwork. Next: the Adagio!
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