Angel Romero (guitarist) facts for kids
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Angel Romero
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 17, 1946 Málaga, Spain |
| Genres | classical music |
| Occupation(s) | musician, composer, conductor |
| Instruments | classical guitar |
| Labels | RCA Victor |
| Associated acts | The Romeros Orquesta de Baja California |
Angel Romero is a famous Spanish classical guitarist. He was born on August 17, 1946, in Málaga, Spain. He is also a talented conductor and composer. Angel comes from a very musical family. His father, Celedonio Romero, was also a famous guitarist. In 1957, his family moved from Spain to the United States.
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Early Life and Amazing Talent
Angel Romero started playing guitar at a very young age. He made his first professional performance when he was only six years old! When he was sixteen, he made his United States debut. He became the first guitar soloist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra. During this performance, he played Joaquín Rodrigo's famous Concierto de Aranjuez. This was the first time this piece was performed on the US West Coast. He also studied conducting with Eugene Ormandy, a well-known conductor.
Performing with Top Orchestras
Angel Romero has performed as a soloist with many of the world's best orchestras. These include the New York Philharmonic and the Cleveland Orchestra. He has also played with the Royal Philharmonic and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
A Talented Conductor
Besides playing the guitar, Angel Romero is also a skilled conductor. He has led many orchestras around the world. Some of these include the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. He has also conducted orchestras in Germany, China, and Mexico. He has made many recordings for different music labels.
Special Awards and Honors
Angel Romero and his brothers, Pepe and Celin, received a very special award. On February 11, 2000, they were given the Grand Cross of Isabel la Catolica. This is the highest honor Spain can give. They were also knighted for their amazing musical achievements. In 2007, the Recording Academy honored him. This is the group that produces the Grammy Awards. He received the Recording Academy President’s Merit Award.
Angel Romero in Movies
Angel Romero has also worked in the film industry. In 1989, he performed the music for the movie The Milagro Beanfield War. This film was directed by Robert Redford. In 1994, he wrote and directed the music for the film Bienvenido-Welcome. For this, he won the ARIEL award in Mexico, which is like their "Academy Award." He also played music for the movie By the Sword. He even had a small acting role in the film Bound by Honor.
Music Recordings
Angel Romero has released many recordings of his music. Here are some of them:
- Concierto de Aranjuez and Fantasia para un Gentilhombre
- A Touch of Class: Popular Classics Transcribed for Guitar
- Angel Romero Plays Bach: The Music of Bach Transcribed for Guitar
- Vivaldi Concertos with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Music Videos
You can also find videos of Angel Romero's performances:
- Angel Romero: The Art of Classical Guitar DVD
- Angel Romero, Virtuoso DVD
See Also
In Spanish: Ángel Romero Gallego para niños The Romero Guitar Quartet
- 1960–90: Celedonio Romero, Celin Romero, Pepe Romero, Angel Romero
- 1990–96: Celedonio Romero, Celin Romero, Pepe Romero, Celino Romero
- since 1996: Celin Romero, Pepe Romero, Celino Romero, Lito Romero
