Turina - Analysis of Guitar Works

ABSTRACT

Flamenco is a passionate style of song and dance accompanied by guitar. Its origin may be traced to the
Moorish occupation of Spain, which began in the eighth century, and it continues to flourish in the
southern Spanish region of Andalucia. This treatise will explore the structure and character of Flamenco
and show how it influenced the tweentieth-century Spanish classical composer Joaquin Turina in his five
guitar works:

Fantasia Sevillana, Op. 23 (1923)

Fandanguillo, Op. 36 (1926)

Rafaga, Op. 53 (1930)

Sonata, Op. 61 (1931)

Allegro

Andante

Allegro vivo

Homenaje a Tarrega, Op. 69 (1932)

Garrotin

Sole ares

http://www.laguitarra-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/The-influence-of-Flamenco-on-the-
guitar-works-of-Joaquin-Turina..pdf