Description
Pepe Romero – Spanish Nights CD
UPC: 028947900733
MPN (Catalog Number): 479 0073 GH
Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon
Overview
In his first solo album for Deutsche Grammophon, world-renowned Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero invites listeners into a deeply personal journey through the musical soul of Spain. Spanish Nights captures the poetic beauty and fiery passion of the Iberian spirit — a land rich with melody, memory, and emotion.
The program features masterpieces by Federico Moreno Torroba, Joaquín Rodrigo, Celedonio Romero, and Joaquín Turina, blending nostalgia, melancholy, and exuberance. Through Romero’s luminous tone and expressive phrasing, these pieces evoke the Spain of his youth — a place of longing, creativity, and resilience.
As Romero reflects: “Dreams of freedom and peace were expressed through the arts. Among my family’s close circle were great musicians, poets, painters, and composers. When we moved to the US, we continued living in an idealized Spain.”
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Classical / Spanish Guitar
- Style: 20th Century Spanish Romanticism
- Artists: Pepe Romero (Guitar)
- Composers: Federico Moreno Torroba, Joaquín Rodrigo, Celedonio Romero, Joaquín Turina
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Release Year: 2012
- Total Duration: 58:46
- Recording Type: Studio Recording
- Made in: E.U.
- Critical Praise: “To call Pepe Romero a superb guitarist is to understate the case.” — The New York Times
Interesting Facts
- A Family Legacy: Son of the legendary guitarist Celedonio Romero and a founding member of The Romeros, Pepe continues a dynasty that transformed classical guitar performance worldwide.
- World Premiere Recording: The album features the first recording of Celedonio Romero’s Suite Madrileña No. 1, a work steeped in personal and national heritage.
- Tribute to Spanish Masters: Romero interprets works by four iconic Spanish composers, each capturing a facet of the nation’s cultural identity—from Rodrigo’s elegance to Turina’s Andalusian passion.
- Emotional Authenticity: A blend of melancholy and joy, Spanish Nights paints musical images of moonlit plazas, flamenco rhythms, and heartfelt reflection.
- Deutsche Grammophon Excellence: Produced under the prestigious yellow label, this album offers unmatched sound quality and artistic depth.
Track Listing
Federico Moreno Torroba (1891–1982)
- Sonatina
- Nocturno
Joaquín Rodrigo (1901–1999)
- Tres piezas españolas
Celedonio Romero (1918–1996)
- Suite Madrileña No. 1 – World Premiere Recording
Joaquín Turina (1882–1949)
- Sevillana, Op. 29
Total Duration: 58:46
Publishers
© 2012 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin. A Universal Music Company. Cover and Artist Photos: Harald Hoffmann. Made in the E.U.
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