Ernst Märzendorfer's 1993 album "Rodrigo" is a captivating journey through the world of classical guitar concertos. This album features a collection of works by the renowned Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, performed with exquisite skill and sensitivity by Märzendorfer. The album opens with the iconic "Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra," a piece that showcases the full range of the guitar's expressive capabilities, from the lively "Allegro con spirito" to the serene "Adagio" and the spirited "Allegro gentile." The "Concerto Serenade for Harp and Orchestra" adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, with its three distinct movements offering a delightful contrast to the guitar concertos. The album concludes with the "Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D, Op. 99," a work that highlights Märzendorfer's technical prowess and musical insight. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 2 minutes, this album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of classical guitar music.
Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra: 1. Allegro con spiritoJoaquín Rodrigo, Siegfried Behrend, Berliner Philharmoniker, Reinhard Peters
Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra: 2. Adagio - Cadenza: Joaquin RodrigoJoaquín Rodrigo, Siegfried Behrend, Berliner Philharmoniker, Reinhard Peters
Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra: 3. Allegro gentileJoaquín Rodrigo, Siegfried Behrend, Berliner Philharmoniker, Reinhard Peters
Concerto Serenade for Harp and Orchestra: 1. Estudiantina (Allegro ma non troppo - Andante)Joaquín Rodrigo, Nicanor Zabaleta, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ernst Märzendorfer
Concerto Serenade for Harp and Orchestra: 2. Intermezzo: (Molto tranquillo)Joaquín Rodrigo, Nicanor Zabaleta, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ernst Märzendorfer
Concerto Serenade for Harp and Orchestra: 3. Sarao (Allegro deciso)Joaquín Rodrigo, Nicanor Zabaleta, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ernst Märzendorfer
Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D, Op. 99: 1. AllegrettoMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Siegfried Behrend, Berliner Philharmoniker, Reinhard Peters
Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D, Op. 99: 2. Andantino alla romanza - LargoMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Siegfried Behrend, Berliner Philharmoniker, Reinhard Peters
Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D, Op. 99: 3. Ritmico e cavallerescoMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Siegfried Behrend, Berliner Philharmoniker, Reinhard Peters