Miguel Llobet
Miguel Llobet Solés ( cat. Miquel Llobet i Solés; born October 16, 1878 in Barcelona, † February 22, 1938 ) was a Spanish guitarist and composer. He was the most important representative of the school Tárrega and was considered the greatest Spanish guitar virtuoso.
Development of modern guitar technique
Looking at the guitar in terms of its development to modern technology a bit more closely, is always a name in the foreground: Francisco Tárrega. Although he and his work are more likely to the 19th century. But for world-wide success was his pioneering work for the guitar until after the turn of the century to the 20th century through the teaching and concert activities of his two pupils Emilio Pujol and Miguel Llobet. Llobet was the most important representative of the school Tárrega.
Biography
Miguel Llobet was born the son of a carpenter. He grew up in close proximity to Francisco Tárrega on in Barcelona. Early on, he was enthusiastic about painting, violin and piano. Later, his uncle gave him a guitar. In 1889, he pursued the guitar composer Antonio Jiménez Manjón the Teatre Catalunya. His visit prompted him in 1894 for lessons with Francisco Tárrega at the Municipal School of Music in Barcelona. His friends included Pau Casals, Emilio Pujol, Ricardo Viñes and Gaspar Cassadó. In 1900 he met Concepción Jacoby, Tárrega who promoted, financially.
He then began an active concert career in major cities of Spain. In 1903 he played in front of the royal family in Madrid. Like many of his fellow musicians, it also drew him to Paris in 1904. The pianist Ricardo Viñes where she organized his first concert. From here he toured in several European and Latin American countries. Later, he performed in the United States. Wherever he appeared, he was able to celebrate sensational success. His unique technique, his musical temperament and his interpretation of classical works as well as contemporary music triggered enthusiasm among the audience. Although not mentioned in Segovia's autobiography, he should have informed him in 1915.
The works
Llobet's compositions are mainly based on the Catalan folk music. His arrangements of works by the classical today have found their way into the fixed repertoire of contemporary guitar virtuoso. Llobet encouraged Manuel de Falla is a " Homenaje " ( pour le Tombeau de Claude Debussy ) to compose for the guitar. With this work, de Falla opened the repertoire of original compositions for guitar in the 20th century. It is one of the central and most important works of modern music for guitar. From the wide circle of students from Argentina Maria Luisa Anido Llobets won international recognition. With it, he played in duet and several works set to music.
Selection of the guitar works of Miguel Llobet
- Canco del Lladre
- El Mestre
- El Testament d' Amelia
- La Filadora
- La Filia del Marxant
- La Nit de Nadal
- L' HEREU Riera
- Lo Fill del Rei
- Lo Rossinyol
- Plany
- Estudios Capricho
- Estudios en mi Major
- La Preco de Lleida
- Mazurka
- Prélude original
- Preludio en la mayor
- Preludio en mi mayor
- Preludio en re mayor
- Repuesta -Impromptu
- Romanza
- Scherzo -Vals
- Variaciones sobre un Tema de Sor
Known students
- María Luisa Anido (1907-1996, Argentina): " Grande Dame de la Guitara "
- David del Castillo (? -1937, Spain)
- Lucien Gélas (1873 -? , France), patent holder for double resonance guitar
- Luigi Mozzani (1869-1943, Italy): founder of the " Scuola di Liuteria Italiana Luigi Mozzani "
- Domingo Prat (1886-1944, Spain / Argentina): editor of the " Diccionario de Guitarristas "
- Eduardo de la Maza Sáinz (1903-1982, Spain)
- Regino Sainz de la Maza (1898-1981, Spain)
- Andrés Segovia (1893-1987, Spain): The most significant personality of the guitar in the 20th century
- José Rey de la Torre (1917-1995, Cuba / USA)
- Luise Walker (1910-1998, Austria ): Viennese guitar school
- August Zurfluh (1870-1930, Switzerland ): influence on Berlin's Guitar School