On Sept. 21, the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra – under the baton of Maestro Osvaldo Mendoza – will immerse its audience in an evening of classical Spanish music ranging from “La boda de Luis Alonso,” Bizet’s “Carmen Suite No.1” and “El Amor Brujo” to “Concierto de Aranjuez,” perhaps the most difficult and intricate piece for classical guitar on the planet.
The orchestra’s performance in “Noches de España” will feature renowned classical guitarist Angel Romero. A guitar prodigy, Romero soloed at the Los Angeles Philharmonia as a teenager with the West Coast premiere of the “Concierto de Aranjuez.”
The Romero’s are considered the royal family of the guitar. Angel Romero is the son of Celedonio Romero – an internationally renowned classical guitarist – who fled Spain with his family when Franco forbade him from continuing to perform internationally. Angel and his two brothers, Pepe and Celin, became incredibly gifted classical guitarists as well.
According to organizers, this will be a special evening – in part – because it’s rare to see a classical guitar (which first made its appearance in the Baroque era) featured in a symphonic performance.
The performance will begin on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center and tickets can be purchased at www.coronadophilharmonia.org.
