Instituto Cervantes de Manila and the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, in collaboration with the UP College of Music, are proud to present the internationally acclaimed Spanish guitarist Miguel Trápaga in a series of concerts featuring his latest project, The Guitar in the Time of Manuel de Falla.
Performances are scheduled for November 25 at 6:00 PM, at the College of Aquitecture of the University of the Philippines Diliman, and November 28 at 7:30 PM at Instituto Cervantes in Intramuros. These concerts promise a captivating journey through Spain’s rich musical heritage, brought to life by Trápaga, one of the world’s leading ambassadors of classical guitar.
Born in Cantabria, Spain, Miguel Trápaga is celebrated for his profound commitment to the classical guitar repertoire, from 18th-century masterpieces to contemporary works. Being a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid, Trápaga has earned numerous awards, including top honors at prestigious competitions such as the Andrés Segovia International Guitar Competition or the Guitar Foundation of America’s International Solo Guitar Competition.
With an impressive international career, Trápaga has performed in iconic venues such as the Forbidden City Auditorium in Beijing, the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas, or the National Theatre in Taiwan. He has also collaborated with esteemed orchestras including the Real Filharmonía de Galicia, the Seville Symphony Orchestra, and the National Philharmonic of Ukraine.
Trápaga’s discography includes seven albums, with notable recordings for the NAXOS label, such as Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo, and the world premiere of Leo Brouwer’s Concierto de Benicassim. His latest album, Double Guitar Concertos, showcases works by renowned Spanish composers.
In addition to his active concert schedule, Trápaga is a professor at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid and a sought-after guest lecturer worldwide, having taught masterclasses at institutions such as the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music.
The program, The Guitar in the Time of Manuel de Falla, features a carefully curated selection of compositions that highlight the vibrant and evocative spirit of Spanish music.
First Part:
- Isaac Albéniz: Asturias, Capricho Catalán, Torre Bermeja
- Manuel M. Ponce: Suite in A Minor (Prélude, Allemande, Sarabande, Gavotte I et II, Gigue)
Second Part:
- Federico Moreno-Torroba: Sonatina (Allegretto, Andante, Allegro)
- Manuel de Falla: Homenaje a Debussy, Romance del Pescador, Canción del Fuego Fatuo
- Joaquín Turina: Sonata for Guitar, Op. 61 (Allegro, Andante, Allegro Vivo)
