Rafael Aguirre 2023 U.S. Tour in Miami

Rafael Aguirre, one of the most acclaimed Spanish guitarists of our times, performs with the Symphony of the Americas under the baton of Spanish director Pablo Mielgo.

Spain…Further Beyond! Exploring Spain’s Musical Excellence is the title of this concert starring Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre. In this program, Aguirre plays one of the most iconic pieces of Spanish music, the Aranjuez Concerto, together with the Symphony of the Americas directed by Pablo Mielgo.

Apart from Aranjuez Concerto, the Symphony of the Americas will perform Suites 1 & 2 from Manuel de Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat. Falla and Rodrigo, two of Spain’s foremost composers, knew how to capture the heart of tradition and its folklore, transforming it into symphonic music.

Program

• Manuel de Falla: Amor Brujo Suite (1925).
• Joaquin Rodrigo: Aranjuez Concerto for guitar.
• Manuel de Falla: Three-Cornered Hat – Suites 1 & 2.

About Rafael Aguirre

Rafael Aguirre is one of the most acclaimed ambassadors of the Spanish guitar. Aguirre has performed in 40 countries in prestigious venues such as Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Musikverein Vienna, Tchaikovsky Concert Hall Moscow, Musashino Swing Hall Tokyo and Teatro Real de Madrid. He has received 13 top First Prizes for his instrument, such as the Tárrega Competition, and also obtained relevant awards in all instrumental categories, such as the New York Pro Musicians.