Extreme Devotion to Country: Joaquin Rodrigo, His Life reflected in Piano Music

Dena Kay Jones (University of Texas at El Paso), piano

The Radius Cafe, San Antonio, Texas

September 16, 2006

The recital's audience was comprised of cafe patrons and College Music Society members.

The purpose of this recital was to expose audiences to the life and music of Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo. The lecture recital was held at the Radius Café: a venue that offers its patrons opportunities to enjoy art, music, movies, and desserts. On-going art exhibits and fresh menu selections provide the backdrop for the café’s meetings, concerts, and banquets. A lecture recital was presented on the life and select piano works of blind Spanish composer, Joaquín Rodrigo. Approximately 50- 60 cafe patrons and College Music Society members listened and participated in this informal setting. The audience was engaged in discussion and a question and answer session following the piano performance.