Regino Sainz de la Maza
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Regino Sainz de la Maza y Ruiz (September 7, 1896 in Burgos
– November 26, 1981 in Madrid
) was a Spanish
classical guitar
ist.
At age ten, he got his first guitar and started his musical studies with Santiago Landache (solfege
), José Nicolás Quesada (piano
), and Eugenio Rodríguez Pascual (guitar
). Four years later, in 1910, his family moved to San Sebastián
, where de la Maza studied piano with Germán Cendoya, harmony
with Beltrán Pagola and guitar with Luis Soria. A year later he moved to Bilbao
, where he studied with Hilarión Leloup. Aged eighteen, he performed at his first concert, at "Teatro Arriaga" of Bilbao.
He later moved to Barcelona
, where he worked as a concert musician. There he befriended Miguel Llobet
and Andrés Segovia
. In 1920 he played for the first time in Madrid. A year later he toured South America
, giving 90 concerts. On May 20, 1920 he was awarded a Golden Medal by the National University of Buenos Aires
.
He befriended composer Antonio José Martínez Palacios, who dedicated his guitar compositions to de la Maza. He toured Europe, giving concerts in France in 1926, in Germany
in 1927 and Great Britain
in 1928. Five years later he toured South America for the second time; Uruguay
, Argentina
, and Brazil
.
On December 19, 1930 he married Josefina de la Serna, daughter of the writer Concha Espina
, at the Real Basílica de Monasterio de El Escorial
.
In 1935, he was named professor of guitar at the Madrid Conservatory.
On November 6, 1940 he played the guitar at the premiere of Rodrigo
's Concierto de Aranjuez
in Barcelona conducted by César Mendoza Lasalle. Rodrigo dedicated the Concierto de Aranjuez to Regino Sainz de la Maza.
On December 11, 1940 he played the concerto in Madrid, with Jesús Arámbarri
as conductor. In 1955 he published a book called "La Guitarra y su historia" (The guitar and its history). On May 23, 1958 he became a member of the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando of Madrid. A day later he was named favourite son of the city of Burgos.
He performed for the last time at the Church of San Nicola di Bari in Italy
on July 9, 1979, aged 82.
His younger brother Eduardo Sainz de la Maza
(1903–1982) was also an acclaimed guitarist and composer.
Sheetmusic
Burgos
Burgos is a city of northern Spain, historic capital of Castile. It is situated at the edge of the central plateau, with about 178,966 inhabitants in the city proper and another 20,000 in its suburbs. It is the capital of the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León...
– November 26, 1981 in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
) was a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
classical guitar
Classical guitar
The classical guitar is a 6-stringed plucked string instrument from the family of instruments called chordophones...
ist.
At age ten, he got his first guitar and started his musical studies with Santiago Landache (solfege
Solfege
In music, solfège is a pedagogical solmization technique for the teaching of sight-singing in which each note of the score is sung to a special syllable, called a solfège syllable...
), José Nicolás Quesada (piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
), and Eugenio Rodríguez Pascual (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
). Four years later, in 1910, his family moved to San Sebastián
San Sebastián
Donostia-San Sebastián is a city and municipality located in the north of Spain, in the coast of the Bay of Biscay and 20 km away from the French border. The city is the capital of Gipuzkoa, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. The municipality’s population is 186,122 , and its...
, where de la Maza studied piano with Germán Cendoya, harmony
Harmony
In music, harmony is the use of simultaneous pitches , or chords. The study of harmony involves chords and their construction and chord progressions and the principles of connection that govern them. Harmony is often said to refer to the "vertical" aspect of music, as distinguished from melodic...
with Beltrán Pagola and guitar with Luis Soria. A year later he moved to Bilbao
Bilbao
Bilbao ) is a Spanish municipality, capital of the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 353,187 , it is the largest city of its autonomous community and the tenth largest in Spain...
, where he studied with Hilarión Leloup. Aged eighteen, he performed at his first concert, at "Teatro Arriaga" of Bilbao.
He later moved to Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, where he worked as a concert musician. There he befriended Miguel Llobet
Miguel Llobet
Miguel Llobet Solés was a classical guitarist, born in Barcelona . Llobet was a renowned virtuoso who toured Europe and America extensively. He made well known arrangements of Catalan folk songs for the solo guitar and is also the composer of original works.-Biography:Some details of Llobet's...
and Andrés Segovia
Andrés Segovia
Andrés Torres Segovia, 1st Marquis of Salobreña , known as Andrés Segovia, was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Jaén, Andalucia, Spain...
. In 1920 he played for the first time in Madrid. A year later he toured South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, giving 90 concerts. On May 20, 1920 he was awarded a Golden Medal by the National University of Buenos Aires
University of Buenos Aires
The University of Buenos Aires is the largest university in Argentina and the largest university by enrollment in Latin America. Founded on August 12, 1821 in the city of Buenos Aires, it consists of 13 faculties, 6 hospitals, 10 museums and is linked to 4 high schools: Colegio Nacional de Buenos...
.
He befriended composer Antonio José Martínez Palacios, who dedicated his guitar compositions to de la Maza. He toured Europe, giving concerts in France in 1926, in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 1927 and Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
in 1928. Five years later he toured South America for the second time; Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, and Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
On December 19, 1930 he married Josefina de la Serna, daughter of the writer Concha Espina
Concha Espina
María de la Concepción Jesusa Basilisa Espina y García, short form Concha Espina, was a Spanish writer born in Santander, Cantabria, Spain in 1869...
, at the Real Basílica de Monasterio de El Escorial
El Escorial
The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a historical residence of the king of Spain, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, about 45 kilometres northwest of the capital, Madrid, in Spain. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum, and...
.
In 1935, he was named professor of guitar at the Madrid Conservatory.
On November 6, 1940 he played the guitar at the premiere of Rodrigo
Joaquín Rodrigo
Joaquín Rodrigo Vidre, 1st Marquis of the Gardens of Aranjuez , commonly known as Joaquín Rodrigo, was a composer of classical music and a virtuoso pianist. Despite being nearly blind from an early age, he achieved great success...
's Concierto de Aranjuez
Concierto de Aranjuez
The Concierto de Aranjuez is a composition for classical guitar and orchestra by the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. Written in 1939, it is probably Rodrigo's best-known work, and its success established his reputation as one of the most significant Spanish composers of the twentieth century. ...
in Barcelona conducted by César Mendoza Lasalle. Rodrigo dedicated the Concierto de Aranjuez to Regino Sainz de la Maza.
On December 11, 1940 he played the concerto in Madrid, with Jesús Arámbarri
Jesús Arámbarri
Jesús Arámbarri Gárate was a Spanish classical music conductor and composer native to the Basque Country.Jesús Arámbarri has been classed among the cultural treasures of the region, with Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, Jesús Guridi, Luís de Pablo, Maurice Ravel, and Pablo de Sarasate...
as conductor. In 1955 he published a book called "La Guitarra y su historia" (The guitar and its history). On May 23, 1958 he became a member of the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando of Madrid. A day later he was named favourite son of the city of Burgos.
He performed for the last time at the Church of San Nicola di Bari in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
on July 9, 1979, aged 82.
His younger brother Eduardo Sainz de la Maza
Eduardo Sainz de la Maza
Eduardo Sainz de la Maza was a Spanish composer. He is brother the of Regino Sainz de la Maza Composing for the Classical Guitar, some of his notable works include Platero y Yo for Guitar, and Campana del Alba....
(1903–1982) was also an acclaimed guitarist and composer.
External links
- Guitar magazine article about Guitar in Spain
- Historic Recording of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez
Sheetmusic
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