Classical guitarist & composer Aaron Larget-Caplan eleventh solo album, "SPANISH GEMS" released on March 1, 2024, on the Tiger Turn label. A collection of masterpieces from the Spanish classical and flamenco repertoire, ‘Spanish Gems’ features solo guitar compositions by luminaries including Francisco Tárrega, Isaac Albéniz, Esteban de Sanlúcar, Gaspar Sanz, Emilio Pujol, and Federico Moreno Torroba. Larget-Caplan's interpretations breathe new life into these classic pieces, capturing the essence of Spanish culture and heritage.
Drawing upon his skill and deep appreciation for the genre, as well as directing the Spanish classical music and flamenco dance ensemble ¡Con Fuego!, each track on the album reveals his artistry and dedication to the craft, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the beauty of Spanish classical and flamenco music.
"I am thrilled to present 'Spanish Gems' to audiences around the world," said Aaron Larget-Caplan. "Spanish Gems is my second album to celebrate the rich musical heritage of Spain, following my 2023 release Spanish Candy, and it has been a privilege to delve into these exquisite compositions. My hope is that listeners will be transported by the beauty and passion of these timeless works."
This is Larget-Caplan’s fifth solo album with multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Kabir Sehgal on Tiger Turn.
Larget-Caplan’s albums have earned over 6-million streams and many accolades including Best of 2023 by The Arts Fuse for ‘God’s Time – Music of J.S. Bach on Guitar.’ ‘Spanish Gems’ promises to captivate audiences and establish Aaron Larget-Caplan as a leading interpreter of Spanish classical and flamenco guitar music.
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LARGET-CAPLAN DISCOGRAPHY
Tracing a wheel on water (2006)
New Lullaby, Volume 1 of the New Lullaby Project (2010)
The legend of Hagoromo (2015)
John. Cage. Guitar. (2018)
Nights Transfigured, Volume 2 of the New Lullaby Project (2020)
Hushed, Volume 3 of the New Lullaby Project (2021)
A Guitar Holiday (2021)
honey cadence – Music by Aaron Larget-Caplan (2022)
God’s Time: Music of J.S. Bach on Guitar (2022)
Spanish Candy (2023)
Spanish Gems (2024)
QUOTES
“Spanish Candy solidifies Larget-Caplan as one of today’s most luminous guitarists.”
– Take Effect Review
“Spanish Candy can’t fail to delight any ear. – James Wegg Reviews, Canada