Guitar Concerto No.1 "Aguedian" - Antón García Abríl

Madrid Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antón García Abril. Gabriel Estarellas as the soloist.
I - Allegro: 0:00
II - Liberamente: 10:40
III - Allegro: 22:04
García Abril's Guitar Concerto No.1 was composed in 1976, following the model established by Joaquín Rodrigo best represented in his famous "Aranjuez Concerto" of 1939. Its premiere took place on October 12 of 1978 in Mexico, performed by the Spanish National Orchestra conducted by Antoni Ros-Marbá and with Ernesto Bitetti as the guitarist. The piece is written in an accessible neorromantic language, deeply rooted in the Spanish traditions which is not surprising, considering the Spanish Guitar is seen as the national instrument. It is not known what the "Aguedian" title refers to. Not much more info is available unfortunately.
The first movement is written in a modified sonata form. It begins with a cheerful and animated main theme of Spanish flavour introduced by the orchestra, which is soon taken by the soloist an unfolded in a series of dialogues. A more lyrical second theme is introduced between the guitar and woodwinds. The dramatic reappearance of the main theme leads us to the development of the material, with barely a hint of dissonance nor drama. The music dissolves in a placid section gently dominated by the soloist, before reaching an expressive climax. An abbreviated recapitulation of the main theme is followed by a decided coda.
The second movement is structured in ternary form. It opens with a lyrical and romantic main theme introduced between soloist and orchestra, slowly unravelled in a series of dialogues. A more expressive second theme is then introduced by the flute, passing to clarinet and then the guitar shared with strings. After reaching a central climax, the main theme is recapitulated by the soloist in a varied way, then on full orchestra. The dynamic of dialogues is resumed once again, leading us to a calm coda.
The third movement is also written in a modified sonata form. It begins with a rhythmic main theme presented by the soloist, followed by a more melodic second theme on strings. It is extensively exposed before being combined with the main one in the ensuing development. Follows a virtuosic candeza for the soloist which focuses mainly on the second theme. After a brief pause, the main themes are recapitulated. A vigorous coda ends the whole work.
Picture: "Fisherwomen from Valencia" (1915) by the Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla.
Musical analysis written by myself.
Unfortunately, the score is not available.

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Beatiful music; Spring has sprung in Abríl...

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Muchas gracias

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García abril, el que faltaba 😂