A Light in the Darkness: The Music and Life of Joaquín Rodrigo

by Javier Suarez-Pajares and Walter Aaron Clark

Book Overview

Joaqu n Rodrigo (1901-1999) is best known as the composer of one of the most popular works of music in the twentieth century--the Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra. It's been featured in movies and television commercials and remains a staple of concert programs for orchestras around the world. Miles Davis said, "After listening to it for a couple of weeks...I couldn't get it out of my mind," and he used it as inspiration for his album...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1324004452
• ISBN13: 9781324004455
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"