Claude Debussy defined the guitar as an expressive harpsicord. I believe that is the best definition ever given of the Spanish guitar. This phrase is the starting point for my Concierto de Aranjuez Our guitar is the only survivor of… — Joaquin Rodrigo Copy Share Image
The greatest source of inspiration is hard work. Of course, I also believe in inspiration itself, but sometimes you have to provoke it, call on it repeatedly, even though it may take a while. There are times when I feel… — Joaquin Rodrigo Copy Share Image
Claude Debussy defined the guitar as an expressive harpsicord. I believe that is the best definition ever given of the Spanish guitar. This phrase… — Joaquin Rodrigo Copy Share Image
To listen only to records is a sin of narcissism. It is important to hear live music, in concert, which is a source of… — Joaquin Rodrigo Copy Share Image
There are times when I feel uninspired and I don't want to compose. I call these my 'bewitched' periods. I have to be touched… — Joaquin Rodrigo Copy Share Image
The greatest source of inspiration is hard work. Of course, I also believe in inspiration itself, but sometimes you have to provoke it, call… — Joaquin Rodrigo Copy Share Image
