London Philharmonic Orchestra
Concierto de Aranjuez
- When
- Wed 17 Mar · 19:30
- Where
- Royal Festival Hall, London

The programme
The evening
Experience ravishing evocations of Spain alongside the myths and magic of Mexico.
Guitarist Rafael Aguirre has been called ‘a complete performer’ – an artist acclaimed for his virtuosity, tenderness and flair. Tonight he shares the bill with conductor Jaime Martín and the fabulous Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía in a concert that sets Rodrigo’s and Falla’s ravishing evocations of Spain alongside the myths and magic of Mexico: the legend of a mysterious blue deer, retold in full orchestral colour by Gabriela Ortiz. Songs of sorrow, shimmering visions, and the eternal dance of love and fate. What better setting for the world’s favourite guitar concerto than an evening filled with passionate sights and sounds?
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On stage
Jaime Martín
Conductor
Rafael Aguirre
Guitar
Amparo Lagares
Mezzo-Soprano
Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía
Patricia Guerrero
Choreographer