Rafael Aguirre Performs Gran Jota by Tarrega

Rafael Aguirre performs Gran Jota by Francisco Tarrega (1852–1909). This comes via Aguirre’s YouTube channel. Great performance with all the drama and virtuosic displays associated with the piece. Gran Jota is a virtuosic work based on the lively traditional jota folk dance of Northern Spain, Aragon. The piece is a series of variations that showcase advanced guitar techniques from shifts in texture, rapid ornamentation, and percussive effects such as tamburo.

As Aguirre mentions, “I am delighted to share Francisco Tárrega’s “Gran Jota” with you—a piece that showcases the full virtuosity of the guitar and captivated me as a child, inspiring me to pursue a career as a concert guitarist. My thanks to the Hotel Santa Catalina in Las Palmas for their kindness.”


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Bradford Werner
Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and publisher from Victoria, BC, Canada. He originally created this site for his students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music but now shares content with guitarists worldwide. Curating guitar content helps students absorb the culture, ideas, and technique of the classical guitar. Bradford also has a YouTube channel with over 110,000 subscribers and 17 million views. He taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory for 16 years and has freelanced in Greater Victoria for 25 years. See more at his personal website.

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  1. This performance introduced so many techniques I’d never seen before. I was enthralled by his virtuosity.

  2. 아름답고 기교가 뛰어난 연주인거 같네요
    소리가 또렷하고 조화롭고 좋아요

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  3. I enjoy watching the classical guitar musicians play in my off time. There are so many talented artists. Thank you Bradford Werner always sharing.