Short Biography

Critics in the USA have noted Mr. Dapena as, " ... a talented guitarist and an artistic proponent of the Spanish culture ... a great Spanish master of the guitar ... a player with stirring musicality."

Recently he recorded two CD´s: 'Rincón mágico: Complete Turina works' and 'Al pie de una guitarra: Guitar music inspired by poetry of Miguel Hernández'.

In 2006, uniting his sixth concert tour in the United States, fifth in Europe and second in Japan, he presented music for guitar from 1936 to 1939 by Antonio José, J. Turina and J. Rodrigo. This program, for his first world tour, was presented in remembrance of the 70th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War for audiences in New York, London and Tokyo.
José Manuel Dapena made his Carnegie Hall debut in February 2008 and most recently at Columbia, Miami, Kiev, Madeira, Mexico, Sao Paulo, Bangkok and Túnez guitar festivals.

Al pie de una guitarra Guitar music inspired by poetry of Miguel Hernández	Rincón Mágico Joaquín Turina complete works

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