Biography
Joaquín Rodrigo Vidre, 1st Marquess of the Gardens of Aranjuez (Spanish: [xoaˈkin roˈðɾiɣo]; 22 November 1901 – 6 July 1999), was a Spanish composer and a virtuoso pianist. He is best known for composing the Concierto de Aranjuez, a cornerstone of the classical guitar repertoire.
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GenderMale
Birthday1901-11-22
Deathday1999-07-06 (97 years old)
Birth PlaceSagunto, Spain
SpouseVictoria Kamhi
CitizenshipsSpain
Awardshonorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense, honorary doctor of the University of Alicante, Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit, Knight Commander of the Order of Alfonso X, Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Medal of Work Merit, Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts, Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts, Premios Ondas, Gran Cruz de la Orden Civil de la Solidaridad Social
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