Renata Tarragó's "Música Antigua Española Para Guitarra" is a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Spanish classical music, released on May 15, 1959, under the Homokord label. This 44-minute album showcases Tarragó's mastery of the guitar, featuring a collection of beautifully remastered pieces that highlight the elegance and intricacy of Spanish baroque and classical compositions.
The album opens with "Tres Pavanas," a trio of pavanes that exude a sense of grace and solemnity, followed by "Siete Diferencias Sobre 'Guárdame las Vacas'," a delightful set of variations on a traditional Spanish melody. Tarragó's interpretation of "Gallarda" and "Fantasía, Que Remeda el Arpa de Ludovico" demonstrates her ability to evoke the spirit of the harp on the guitar, while "Fantasía" and "Folias" showcase her technical prowess and musical sensitivity.
The album also includes a selection of minuets and contradanzas, such as "Minueto y Contradanza de Los Currutacos" and "Minuetto en Do Mayor, Op. 22" and "Op. 25," which highlight Tarragó's ability to bring out the charm and wit of these dance forms. Her renditions of "Estudio en Si Menor, No. 9" and "Estudio en Si Bemol Mayor, No. 23" are studies in virtuosity, while "Andantino en Mi Mayor" offers a moment of lyrical repose.
The album concludes with "Variaciones Sobre un Tema de 'La Flauta Mágica', de Mozart," a set of variations on a theme from Mozart's "The Magic Flute," demonstrating Tarragó's versatility and her ability to infuse new life into familiar melodies.
Renata Tarragó's "Música Antigua Española Para Guitarra" is a testament to her artistry and a treasure trove of Spanish classical music that will delight and inspire guitar enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
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