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Which statement best describes the initial policy of the Cotton Club regarding its clientele?
Which statement best describes the initial policy of the Cotton Club regarding its clientele?
What role did Duke Ellington play in changing the racial dynamics of the Cotton Club?
What role did Duke Ellington play in changing the racial dynamics of the Cotton Club?
What is a characteristic feature of the blues music genre?
What is a characteristic feature of the blues music genre?
Which of the following musicians was NOT mentioned as part of Duke Ellington's band?
Which of the following musicians was NOT mentioned as part of Duke Ellington's band?
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How did Duke Ellington's music serve as a form of protest in the 1920s and 1930s?
How did Duke Ellington's music serve as a form of protest in the 1920s and 1930s?
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What significant impact did Joaquín Rodrigo have on the perception of the guitar as a classical instrument?
What significant impact did Joaquín Rodrigo have on the perception of the guitar as a classical instrument?
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What was the primary method Joaquín Rodrigo used to compose his musical works?
What was the primary method Joaquín Rodrigo used to compose his musical works?
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Which of the following composers did Joaquín Rodrigo study with during his time in Paris?
Which of the following composers did Joaquín Rodrigo study with during his time in Paris?
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What event marked Joaquín Rodrigo's international recognition as a composer?
What event marked Joaquín Rodrigo's international recognition as a composer?
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What themes did Joaquín Rodrigo incorporate into his musical compositions?
What themes did Joaquín Rodrigo incorporate into his musical compositions?
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Study Notes
Joaquín Rodrigo
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Born in Valencia, Spain, in 1901
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Youngest of ten children
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Became ill with diphtheria and lost his sight in 1904 at age three.
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First orchestral work, Juglares, performed in Valencia in 1924 at age 23.
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Moved to Paris in 1927 and studied at the École Normale de Musique in Paris under Paul Dukas.
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Met other composers, including Manuel de Falla.
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Married Turkish pianist Victoria Kamhi in 1933.
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Composed Sonata de adios for piano in 1935, in memory of his teacher Paul Dukas, who died in that year
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Moved back to Spain and settled in Madrid in 1939.
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World premiere of Concierto de Aranjuez in Barcelona in 1940; this brought Rodrigo worldwide fame.
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Daughter Cecilia born in 1941, the only surviving child.
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Awarded the Légion d'Honneur by the French government in 1963, Aged 62.
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Died in Madrid, in 1999, at age 98. Buried in family vault in the cemetery of Aranjuez.
Rodrigo's impact
- Spanish composer who composed hundreds of musical pieces for orchestra, piano, and voice in the 20th century
- His guitar music is well-known and widely recognized.
- His classical guitar works helped increase the popularity of the guitar as a concert instrument.
Style
- His works are composed in braille, as he was blind.
- Influenced styles of Spanish music.
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Description
This quiz explores the historical influence of the Cotton Club on music and race relations in the early 20th century, particularly through the contributions of Duke Ellington. It also examines Joaquín Rodrigo's impact on guitar music and his unique composition methods. Test your knowledge on these iconic figures and their legacies.
