Narciso Yepes was one of the finest virtuoso classical guitarists of the twentieth century, generally ranked second after Andrés Segovia. Despite a strong interest in music from the Baroque period, his overwhelming preference was for the serious compositions of Spanish composers from the early twentieth century, though he also showed interest in flamenco music. He displayed a special fondness for the works of Joaquín Rodrigo and was instrumental in the rediscovery of many previously neglected Baroque compositions. He also achieved distinction as a composer, especially in the realm of film music.
Narciso Yepes was born in the small town of Marchena, Spain, located near Lorca. He showed musical talent in his pre-school years, prompting his peasant father to give him his first guitar when he was only four. He soon played with great ...
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Album Highlights
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1992 | Guitar Duos |
Composition Highlights
| Title | Year | Avg. Duration | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catarina D'Alió for guitar | 02:16 | Chamber Music | |
| Romance de amor | 02:51 | Vocal Music | |
| Jeux Interdits | 03:31 | Miscellaneous (Classical) | |
| Catalan Folk Songs (2), for guitar | 05:30 | Chamber Music |
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