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Rodrigo’s Three Spanish Pieces

The EssaySolo

Five musicians offer an intimate, soloist’s-eye-view of some of classical music’s masterpieces.

Today, acclaimed Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe discusses and demonstrates his approach to playing Joaquín Rodrigo's Three Spanish Pieces.

Producer Martin Williams

14 minutes

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Tue 27 Oct 202621:45
BBC Radio 3

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