Legendary Pepe Romero At Vancouver Symphony

Pepe Romero is the master of the guitar, a legendary musician, and one of the best live concert performers in the Classical world. Experience the master's spine-tingling rendition of the greatest work for classical guitar: Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez.

In the second half, Pepe shows another side of his greatness with a selection of thrilling solo works. The orchestra and conductor Robert Minczuk accompany Maestro Romero in the Rodrigo, and also perform Chabrier's Espana, and Bizet's Carmen Suite. An exciting night of full-blooded Spanish passion-and the master of the guitar, Pepe Romero.

Celebrated worldwide for his dazzling virtuosity, compelling interpretations, and flawless technique, guitarist Pepe Romero is constantly in demand for his solo recitals, performances with orchestras, and with the world famous Romeros Quartet. Born in 1944 in Málaga, Spain, Pepe Romero is the second son "The Royal Family of the Guitar," the Romeros. His father, the legendary Celedonio Romero, was his only guitar teacher; his first professional appearance was in a shared concert with his father in Sevilla's Teatro Lope de Vega, when Pepe was only seven years old. Now in the prime of a storied career, Maestro Romero thrills audiences worldwide with his sensitive, heartfelt playing and astonishing technique.

Performers

Roberto Minczuk conductor

Pepe Romero guitar

CHABRIER España

RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez

Works for Solo Guitar

BIZET Carmen Suite

The concert will take place on Sunday, February 4, 8pm, at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets are $25 to $78 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available). -- www.vancouversymphony.ca