Romero, Celedonio

Romero, Celedonio
▪ 1997

      Spanish musician and composer (b. March 2, 1918, Málaga, Spain—d. May 8, 1996, San Diego, Calif.), was an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist who performed as a soloist and as a member of Los Romeros, a quartet he formed with his three sons. Romero first performed in public at the age of 10, and he made his formal debut when he was 22. He toured throughout Spain but had difficulty accepting foreign engagements because of the oppressive government of Francisco Franco. In 1958 he immigrated to the United States with his family, and two years later he formed Los Romeros with sons Celin, Pepe, and Angel. After touring the U.S. in 1961, the group obtained a recording contract and soon became known as the "royal family of the guitar." They performed overseas and with nearly every major U.S. orchestra and gave special performances, including an appearance at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II. Owing to the lack of repertory for guitar quartet, Romero transcribed chamber works and commissioned pieces from such composers as Joaquín Rodrigo. As a soloist, Romero was praised for the warmth of his tone and his rhythmic flexibility. In addition, he wrote music for solo guitar, including suites, studies, and character pieces.

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