This was a concert at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in 1992, with Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos conducting the National Orchestra of Spain. I remember watching it on PBS that night. (The Orchestra also did a fantastic version of La boda de Luis Alonso that brought the house down.) I agree with the comment that Angel plays with a great deal of joy.
one more thing . how can you wannabes criticize this wonderful guitarist ! "pp" at 2:50 or "forte" . who cares ,as liong it sounds good . it's his interpretation and i've never heard it played better . fire on the strings ! that's Angel !
i must add to this that he is my favorite of the 3 brothers , because of his fire . his lesson consisted of running all over the guitar with an amazing technic and telling me i got gyped on my classical guitar . lol ! i realized that these guys were born to the classical guitar so i made my living in the nite clubs playing jazz :-(
many years ago i went to study with angel in their hollywood studio . first, he wanted to arm wrestle which i won . he was 17 and i was 20. he invited me to his house.his dad was not pleased about it and let us know . he didn't show up for my next lesson as he was making a recording of this piece . i was pissed and taught myself jazz .lol !
Angel Romero is an excellent musician. His interpretation of this concerto is my favorite. There are many good interpretations out there. Angel seems to maintain a high level of technique, phrasing and what the Spanish call duende. Thank you Angel. Many thanks for posting this on youtube.
Anyone from the Romero's can surely play this. But the best thing is they will all surely play it in very distinct ways. I used Angel's edition when I studied this piece because it is eloquently phrased and the fingerings are comfortable for me. I am into Pepe's way of playing it because I love the way he did the rasgueados on this piece strong, clean and crisp.
Bravisimo Maestro, una de las mejores versiones, escuchada. Un gran saludo desde Buenos Aires, y gracias por la posibilidad de escucharlo y verlo, gracias a este noble medio que es Facebook. Abrazo. Juan Aragón Luna
This is the best interpretation of Concierto De Aranjuez (and I've seen and heard them all). Angel Romero, in my opinion is the best classical guitarist ever. He plays with such virtuosity, joy and ease more so than any other guitarist.
This was a concert at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in 1992, with Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos conducting the National Orchestra of Spain. I remember watching it on PBS that night. (The Orchestra also did a fantastic version of La boda de Luis Alonso that brought the house down.) I agree with the comment that Angel plays with a great deal of joy.
johndrobcuny 2 days ago
one more thing . how can you wannabes criticize this wonderful guitarist ! "pp" at 2:50 or "forte" . who cares ,as liong it sounds good . it's his interpretation and i've never heard it played better . fire on the strings ! that's Angel !
freddym223 2 months ago
i must add to this that he is my favorite of the 3 brothers , because of his fire . his lesson consisted of running all over the guitar with an amazing technic and telling me i got gyped on my classical guitar . lol ! i realized that these guys were born to the classical guitar so i made my living in the nite clubs playing jazz :-(
freddym223 2 months ago
many years ago i went to study with angel in their hollywood studio . first, he wanted to arm wrestle which i won . he was 17 and i was 20. he invited me to his house.his dad was not pleased about it and let us know . he didn't show up for my next lesson as he was making a recording of this piece . i was pissed and taught myself jazz .lol !
freddym223 2 months ago
John William's interpretation is much better technically. Romero's timing is all over place - slowing down on more technically demanding parts.
mediathailand 3 months ago
@mediathailand Better technically? Maybe, but Williams is boring on a good day.
Hektor88 1 week ago
Bravo!
TheArchitectify 6 months ago
todo un maestro, muy fino su estilo. felicidades.
marebarra 6 months ago
Angel's playing is pure Joy
uneedtherapy42 7 months ago
is it? amazing playing but he could take note of some dynamic markings ie. thumping the low A at 2:50 when it's supposed to be "pp"
DireBends 9 months ago
Romero closes teasingly his eye to the maestro at the end like..."ok fella ,we did it!"
amnaki 9 months ago
Angel Romero is an excellent musician. His interpretation of this concerto is my favorite. There are many good interpretations out there. Angel seems to maintain a high level of technique, phrasing and what the Spanish call duende. Thank you Angel. Many thanks for posting this on youtube.
stevessn 11 months ago
@stevessn Check out the performance by Paco de Lucia. Phenomenale.
Jitpring 7 months ago
Anyone from the Romero's can surely play this. But the best thing is they will all surely play it in very distinct ways. I used Angel's edition when I studied this piece because it is eloquently phrased and the fingerings are comfortable for me. I am into Pepe's way of playing it because I love the way he did the rasgueados on this piece strong, clean and crisp.
TheTriptico 1 year ago 6
@TheTriptico I saw Pepe play this with the Pittsburgh Symphony and let me tell you those Rasqueados were DEVASTATING!!!!!!
uneedtherapy42 7 months ago
la obra más notable del maestro rodrigo para guitarra, interpretada por uno de los mejores guitarristas del mundo!!!! gracias.
Isr431100 1 year ago
Bravisimo Maestro, una de las mejores versiones, escuchada. Un gran saludo desde Buenos Aires, y gracias por la posibilidad de escucharlo y verlo, gracias a este noble medio que es Facebook. Abrazo. Juan Aragón Luna
SanJosedeFlores 1 year ago
This is the best interpretation of Concierto De Aranjuez (and I've seen and heard them all). Angel Romero, in my opinion is the best classical guitarist ever. He plays with such virtuosity, joy and ease more so than any other guitarist.
drj06tabing 1 year ago 6
@drj06tabing You like it even more than Paco de Lucia's incredible performance here?
Jitpring 7 months ago