Dedicated to the celebrated harpist and Rodrigo’s fellow countryman and friend Nicanor Zabaleta, the lovely Concierto serenata from 1952 reflects the glories of Spanish music of the past. Sones en la Giralda (Fantasía Sevillana), dedicated to another famous Spanish harpist, Marisa Robles, evokes the spirit of Seville with its traditional Flamenco rhythms and fiery orchestral accompaniment. The most famous guitar work of the 20th century, Concierto de Aranjuez, was transcribed by the composer for Zabaleta in 1974. naxos
