Joaquín Rodrigo Vinyl Records

Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999) was a Spanish composer and pianist, widely considered one of the most important figures of 20th century music. He was born in Valencia, Spain, and studied at the Madrid Conservatory of Music.

Rodrigo is best known for his compositions for the guitar, such as his most famous piece, Concierto de Aranjuez. Other standout works include Fantasía para un gentilhombre, Cuatro madrigales amatorios, and Concierto madrigal.

Rodrigo's standout albums include Concierto de Aranjuez, which is widely considered one of the most important works of Spanish classical music. Other notable albums include Conciertos en la Villa de Madrid and Conciertos para violín y orquesta.

Notable songs by Rodrigo include "Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio," "Fantasía para un gentilhombre: Villano y Ricercar," and "Concierto madrigal: Fantasía."

An interesting fact about Rodrigo is that he was almost completely blind from the age of three due to a disease of the retina. Despite this, he was able to compose music, play the piano, and even travel across Europe to conduct his works.