Francisco Tárrega

Francisco Tárrega

Francisco de Asís Tárrega Eixea (21 November 1852 – 15 December 1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist of the late Romantic period. He is known for such pieces as Capricho Árabe and Recuerdos de la Alhambra. He is often called "the father of classical guitar" and is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 21, 1852 (Vila-real), Died December 15, 1909 (Barcelona)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	XVE-53158	10-in.	6/1/1929	Capricho arabe	Francisco Salinas Vellalva	Guitar solo	composer
Victor	BAVE-60971	10-in.	Sept. 1931	Capricho arabe	Julio Martinez Oyanguren	Guitar solo	composer
Victor	XVE-67055	10-in.	1/8/1931	Marieta	Francisco Salinas Vellalva	Guitar solo	composer
Victor	XVE-67057	10-in.	1/8/1931	Danza mora	Francisco Salinas Vellalva	Guitar solo	composer
Brunswick	E29897	10-in.	6/6/1929	Tango	Italo Meschi	Guitar solo	composer
Brunswick	HV547	10-in.	May 1928	Capricho arabe	Ezequiel Cuevas	Guitar solo	composer

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tárrega, Francisco," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103308.

Tárrega, Francisco. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103308.

"Tárrega, Francisco." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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