Bartolomé Calatayud facts for kids
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Bartolomé Calatayud
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| Birth name | Bartolomé Calatayud Cerdá |
| Born | 8 September 1882 Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
| Died | 11 April 1973 (aged 90) Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, Composer |
| Years active | 1890-1970 |
Bartolomé Calatayud (born September 8, 1882, died April 11, 1973) was a talented Spanish musician. He was a composer, teacher, and performer who played the classical guitar. He was born on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain.
Even as a teenager in 1899, he was recognized for his amazing guitar skills. He received a special award called the 'Diploma of Honour 1st Class' because of his "superior musical knowledge in guitar playing."
Bartolomé Calatayud was friends with other famous guitarists like Miguel Llobet and Andrés Segovia. He learned to play the guitar from several teachers, including Pedro Antonio Alemany Palmer and Antonio Gomez Melters. He also studied how to create music (called harmony and composition) with a well-known composer named D. Antonio Noguera. Bartolomé even had lessons from the legendary guitarist Francisco Tárrega in Valencia.
A Life of Music and Travel
Bartolomé Calatayud shared his music with many people. He performed concerts in countries like Spain, France, Switzerland, Portugal, and Algiers. He also traveled all the way to South America with Spanish singing and dance groups.
When he was back in Mallorca, he spent a lot of time writing music for the classical guitar. He also taught many students how to play the instrument. A lot of his guitar pieces are inspired by popular folk music from the Catalan and Majorcan regions.
His Musical Legacy
While Bartolomé Calatayud might not be as famous as some other classical guitarists, he created many fun and exciting pieces. These songs are enjoyed by guitar players of all skill levels. He continued to teach many students in Mallorca during his later years. He passed away in 1973 when he was 90 years old.
You can find more pictures of Bartolomé Calatayud on these Spanish websites: guitarramalp and laguitarrabalear.
Popular Guitar Compositions
Bartolomé Calatayud wrote many pieces for the guitar. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Alegre Campina E Major
- Alegre Primavera E Major
- Boceto Andaluz
- Cuatro Piezas Faciles Para Guitarra: Vals, Cancion De Cuna, Romanza, Pasodoblillo
- Cuatro Juguetes: Boceto Andaluz, Gavotta, Danza, Minueto
- Cubanita A Major
- Danza Espanola E Minor
- Danza Popular De Campdevanol A Major
- Dos Piezas Para Guitarra: Bolero, El Majo
- Dos Piezas Para Guitarra: Bagatela, Gavota
- Estampa Gitana D Minor
- Galop G Major
- Gavota Facil A Major
- Guarjirita - Sobre Temas Populares D Major
- Habanera A Minor
- Marcha Hungara A Minor
- Marcha Militar A Major
- Minueto E Major
- Nostalgia E Minor
- Pequena Tarantela F# Minor
- Sonatina No. 1 A Minor
- Sonatina No. 2 D Minor
- Suite Antiqua: Antante, Zarabanda, Pavana, Minueto, Rondino
- Tango Argentino A Minor
- Tango D Major
- Tres Canciones Populares Catalanas: Muntanyes Regalades, La Preso De Lleida, La Pastoreta
- Tres Piezas Faciles Para Guitarra: Cajita De Musica, Divertimento, Melodia
- Tres Piezas Para Guitarra: Mazurka, Caramba!(Habanera), Canconeta
- Tres Piezas Para Guitarra: Lamento Gitano - Solea, Fandanguillo, Bulerias
- Triptico Para Una Dama: Bondad, Simpatia, Alegria
- Una Caricia E Major
- Vals E Minor
- Vals Y Mazurka
- Zambra D Minor
Most of his music was published by a company called Unión Musical Ediciones in Madrid.
See also
In Spanish: Bartolomé Calatayud para niños
