Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909)

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Francisco Tárrega was born in Villareal, Spain on November 21, 1852. He was one of the most influential guitarists the world has ever known. He is considered by many to be the father of the modern classical guitar. Tárrega transcribed numerous works from the great masters, Bach, Beethoven etc., and composed many timeless works of his own. As a boy he suffered serious injury and nearly drowned in a polluted stream, at the hands of an abusive nursemaid. This injury resulted in an incurable eye disease known as opthalmia. It plagued him throughout his life. Tárrega preferred small intimate performances over the concert stage. Some believe this was because he played without nails needed for volume. Others say this was related to his childhood trauma. He completed his formal music studies in Madrid, having received first prizes in both composition and harmony. Tárrega went on to to tour much of Europe, where he captured the hearts of all that heard him.

Lagrima should be played with a lot of feeling. It is of moderate difficulty, but should be very attainable if one pays close attention to the fingerings of the left hand. The repeated open B should be subdued, allowing the beautiful melody to ring through. On the repeats try to change the dynamics a little. Rolling the double stops, (two note chords), here and there, will add character as well.

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Francisco Tarrega - Collected Guitar Works Volume 1 by Francisco Tarrega 

$31.50 - Book 97475

Chanterelle Verlag proudly presents a Completely new collected edition of the guitar works of Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909). Volume I contains all of the 48 works which the composer had published in Spain up until the time of his death; they are presented here as unamended reprints of these historic first editions from the catalogs of Antich y Tena, Vidal Llimona y Boceta, Sociedad Editorial de Musica, and Orfeo Tracio. As Tarrega was almost 50 years old when his compositions started to appear in print, it seems that he concentrated on getting his finest pieces published first. It is therefore not surprising to find a major part of his best known and most widely played repertoire in this volume. This edition also includes a critical commentary by Rafael Andia and Javier Quevado. In standard notation only. Overall Difficulty:  Intermediate, 160 pages.

Francisco Tarrega - Collected Guitar Works Volume 2 by Francisco Tarrega 

$29.50 - Book 98104

Chanterelle Verlag proudly presents a completely new collected edition of the guitar works of Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909). Volume II contains all 63 of the works which the Spanish publisher Ildefonso Alier published under the collective title "Obras postumas escogidas para guitarra" after the composer's death. They are presented here as unamended preprints of these historical editions. Many of the works here regularly appear in concert programs such as the Carneval de Venecia; Danza Mora; Gran Jota, and Tango. This edition includes a critical commentary by Rafael Andia. In standard notation only. Overall Difficulty:  Intermediate, 192 pages.

Tarrega: Original Compositions for Guitar by Fransisco Tarrega compiled and edited by Peter Paffgen 

$9.75 - Book 800159

With his original compositions and transcriptions, Francisco Tarrega brought the classical guitar to prominence by giving it a repertoire of its own, influencing virtually every modern day classical guitarist. These 29 original works for classic guitar include Adelita, Mazurka; Alborada; Capricho Arabe; Serenata; Danza Mora; Gran Vals; Jota; Maria, Gavota; Sueno; Pavana; Mazurka, La Mariposa, Estudio de Velocidad; and more. Written in standard notation only. Overall Difficulty:  Advanced, 96 pages.

Tarrega in Tablature by Ben Bolt 

$22.50 - Book/CD/TAB 95689BCD

The importance of Francisco Tarrega in the history of the classic guitar is immeasurable. With his original compositions and transcriptions, Tarrega brought the classical guitar to new heights by giving it a repertoire of its own and consequently influencing virtually every modern day classical guitarist. In this volume, Ben Boldt presents 29 pieces by Tarrega in standard notation and tablature. Titles include: Lagrima; Preludes in G, A, and D major; Danza Mora; Marieta! (Mazurca); Mazurca en sol; Maria; Minuetto; Adelita (Mazurca); Pavana; La Alborada; Capricho Arabe; and many others. Text in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese. Overall Difficulty:  Intermediate, 128 pages.

THE FRANCISCO TÁRREGA COLLECTION

$17.50 - Book/CD/TAB HL0069899

Considered the father of modern classical guitar, Francisco Tárrega revolutionized guitar technique and composed a wealth of music that will be a cornerstone of classical guitar repertoire for centuries to come. This unique book/CD pack features 14 of his most outstanding pieces in standard notation and tab, edited and performed on CD by virtuoso Paul Henry. Includes: Adelita · Capricho Árabe · Estudio Brillante · Grand Jota · Lágrima · Malagueña · María · Recuerdos de la Alhambra · Tango · and more, plus bios of Tárrega and Henry.

RECUERDOS DE LA ALHAMBRA by Francisco Tárrega, Arranged by J. Azpiazu.

$9.75 - Sheet Music HL50023010, Publisher: Ricordi