Francisco Tárrega (Francisto Tarrega y Eixea) (1852-11-21 - 1909-12-15) was… Read Full Bio ↴Francisco Tárrega (Francisto Tarrega y Eixea) (1852-11-21 - 1909-12-15) was a Spanish composer and guitarist.
Born in Villarreal, Spain, he fell into an irrigation channel when he was young, which rendered him nearly blind. Partially due to this accident, the family moved to Castellon and enrolled him in music classes. Both his first music teachers, Eugeni Ruiz and Manuel Gonzalez, were blind. In 1862, guitarist Julián Arcas heard the young prodigy and encouraged him to journey to Barcelona, a hub for musicians. However, Tarrega was soon brought back by his father. [1],
He entered the Madrid Conservatory in 1874, under the sponsorship of a wealthy merchant named Antonio Canesa, where he studied composition under Emilio Arrieta. By the end of the 1870s, he was teaching the guitar (Emilio Pujol and Miguel Llobet were pupils of his) and giving regular concerts. A virtuoso on his instrument, he was known as the "Sarasate of the guitar". He later settled in Barcelona, and died there in 1909.
As well as his original works for the guitar, which include Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Capricho Árabe and Danza Mora, he arranged pieces by others for the instrument, including works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin and Felix Mendelssohn. As with several of his Spanish contemporaries, such as his friend Isaac Albéniz, he had an interest in combining the prevailing Romantic trend in classical music with Spanish folk elements, and transcribed several of Albeniz's piano pieces (notably the fiery Asturias (Leyenda)) for guitar. The noted contemporary guitarist and composer Angelo Gilardino has written that Tárrega's 9 Preludios are "... the deepest musical thought of Tárrega in the most concentrated form."
Tárrega is considered to have laid the foundations for 20th-century classical guitar and for increased interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. The great Andrés Segovia used much of Tarrega's work on technique and many of his compositions to take the classical guitar into concert halls of Europe. He is also the composer of what has been claimed to be "probably the world's most heard tune": the Nokia ringtone Nokia tune or simply Nokia, also used in their advertising spots, is based on Tárrega's Gran Vals. His music also inspired Mike Oldfield, whose Etude (The Killing Fields) is based on Tárrega's piece for solo classical guitar Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Memories of the Alhambra).
Born in Villarreal, Spain, he fell into an irrigation channel when he was young, which rendered him nearly blind. Partially due to this accident, the family moved to Castellon and enrolled him in music classes. Both his first music teachers, Eugeni Ruiz and Manuel Gonzalez, were blind. In 1862, guitarist Julián Arcas heard the young prodigy and encouraged him to journey to Barcelona, a hub for musicians. However, Tarrega was soon brought back by his father. [1],
He entered the Madrid Conservatory in 1874, under the sponsorship of a wealthy merchant named Antonio Canesa, where he studied composition under Emilio Arrieta. By the end of the 1870s, he was teaching the guitar (Emilio Pujol and Miguel Llobet were pupils of his) and giving regular concerts. A virtuoso on his instrument, he was known as the "Sarasate of the guitar". He later settled in Barcelona, and died there in 1909.
As well as his original works for the guitar, which include Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Capricho Árabe and Danza Mora, he arranged pieces by others for the instrument, including works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin and Felix Mendelssohn. As with several of his Spanish contemporaries, such as his friend Isaac Albéniz, he had an interest in combining the prevailing Romantic trend in classical music with Spanish folk elements, and transcribed several of Albeniz's piano pieces (notably the fiery Asturias (Leyenda)) for guitar. The noted contemporary guitarist and composer Angelo Gilardino has written that Tárrega's 9 Preludios are "... the deepest musical thought of Tárrega in the most concentrated form."
Tárrega is considered to have laid the foundations for 20th-century classical guitar and for increased interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. The great Andrés Segovia used much of Tarrega's work on technique and many of his compositions to take the classical guitar into concert halls of Europe. He is also the composer of what has been claimed to be "probably the world's most heard tune": the Nokia ringtone Nokia tune or simply Nokia, also used in their advertising spots, is based on Tárrega's Gran Vals. His music also inspired Mike Oldfield, whose Etude (The Killing Fields) is based on Tárrega's piece for solo classical guitar Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Memories of the Alhambra).
Adelita
Francisco Tárrega Lyrics
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Amparo Ochoa En lo alto de la abrupta serranía Acampado se encontraba un…
Baccara Si Adelita se fuera con otro Le seguirías la huella sin…
Carlos & The Bandidos En lo alto de una abrupta serranía acampado se encontra…
Carlos and The Bandidos En lo alto de una abrupta serranía acampado se encontra…
Garcia Sergent ADELITA ven ! Ay mi'a-mor, Ay mi'a-mor A-de-li-ta tum-bate …
Jorge Ben Adelita, amor... Essa garota tem suingue lá do Rio de Jan…
Jorge Ben Jor Adelita, amor... Essa garota tem suingue lá do Rio de Jan…
Julien Clerc {Refrain:} Elle s’appelait Adelita, C’était l’idole de l’…
León Gieco En lo alto de una abrupta serranía acampado se encontraba u…
Pedro Guerra Delante de la tropa preparando las tortillas del amanecer. …
Sergent Garcia Ay mi amor, Ay mi amor ven, ven tumbate ven,…
Stef Ekkel Adelita, ik zit steeds te denken Ik neem je mee, hier…
Todos Tus Muertos Si me equivocara otra vez Si me enamorara de ti otra…
Trini Lopez En lo alto de una abrupta serranía Acampado se encontraba u…
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@edsonlopesguitar
Bem controlado os movimentos dificeis e bela interpretação. Parabéns!
@ProfessorArmando
Caro professor , vindo do senhor me sinto muito honrado, sei da minhas limitações como músico e admiro muitíssimo o seu trabalho e prezo muito por sua amizade! Conte sempre comigo!
@edsonlopesguitar
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@augustus331
As a kid, I used to be tired of this song and many other classical guitar pieces, as my mom would play the same ones for five hours a day to practice.
Now, I love them, it reminds me of her and her fiery passion for classical guitar.
@ProfessorArmando
I believe a well-deserved expression of gratitude is long overdue. I want to sincerely thank all of you for your positivity and for the tremendous success of this video. I could never have imagined that this video would reach so many viwes! It's the overwhelmingly positive response that inspires me to continue delivering the best content I am capable of. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every one of you.
@danelrubo6396
The fact that this wonderful man is still hearing comments after 7 years is amazing.
@alisonanthony1228
Absolutely beautiful. I'm just learning this piece and came here to hear how it's supposed to sound. Now I don't know if I feel inspired or demoralised!
@ProfessorArmando
You should always be motivated, I am not a great classical guitarist, I am just passionate about classical guitar and music for over 30 years. Keep practicing always!
@TomSkinner
You're not alone 🙂
@tani5998
Me too