{"id":15298,"date":"2019-09-13T20:17:52","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T18:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expoflamenco.com\/archivo\/?p=15298"},"modified":"2019-09-13T20:32:29","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T18:32:29","slug":"tomatito-records-his-version-of-concierto-de-aranjuez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expoflamenco.com\/archivo\/en\/actualidad-en\/tomatito-records-his-version-of-concierto-de-aranjuez\/","title":{"rendered":"Tomatito records his version of \u2018Concierto de Aranjuez\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jos\u00e9 Fern\u00e1ndez Torres<\/strong>, better known as Tomatito<\/a>, took his flamenco guitar and from the center of the stage outpoured his talent to perform the famous Concierto de Aranjuez<\/em>\u00a0at Madrid\u2019s Zarzuela Theater<\/a>\u00a0under the attentive look and collaboration of the Madrid Community Orchestra<\/a>\u00a0(ORCAM), led by maestro V\u00edctor Pablo P\u00e9rez. It was a magic evening, on July 12th<\/sup>, 2019, which will remain etched in the memory of those who were able to enjoy it.<\/p>\n

Such a genuine performance could not be allowed to fade into oblivion. That\u2019s why Universal Music has decided to edit a CD with the recording of that fantastic concert. It\u2019s quite a tribute to Joaqu\u00edn Rodrigo<\/strong>, who died twenty years ago, and whose composition, created in the spring of 1939, celebrates its 80th<\/sup> anniversary.<\/p>\n

\u00abThe orchestra adds a delicious touch, transparent but bright, sparking constantly\u00bb<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00abTomatito is faced with what is, without a doubt, his greatest artistic challenge since he left the Pescader\u00eda neighborhood in Almer\u00eda: the recording of Concierto de Aranjuez<\/em>\u00bb, states the press release of the record company. It\u2019s a recording which allow us to appreciate Tomatito\u2019s most classical aspect, not only true to the score, but also true to the spirit of this work, without forgetting its origins, its flamenco roots which, without any doubt, is one of the references of Concierto de Aranjuez<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u00abAt all times, the guitarist is a soloist, but the orchestra adds a delicious touch, transparent but bright, sparking constantly\u00bb, commented maestro Rodrigo in one of his statements. The guitar faces a great orchestra formed by piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, two clarinets, two bassoons, two French horns, two trumpets and a quartet.<\/p>\n

Tomatito achieved international success accompanying the unique voice of Camar\u00f3n de la Isla<\/strong> and other great flamenco legends such as Enrique Morente, Jos\u00e9 Menese, Pansequito<\/strong>\u00a0and, more recently, Jos\u00e9 Merc\u00e9<\/strong>. Yet, he has re-invented himself as a soloist, revealing a vital need to find new musical experiences, new challenges<\/p>\n

Tomatito has won a total of six Latin Grammy awards in three different categories (Flamenco, Jazz and Classical Music). Tackling face-to-face Rodrigo\u2019s Concierto de Aranjuez<\/em>, arguably the peak of all guitar compositions, now adds to his spotless career.<\/p>\n

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