My Life As A Guitarist — Pepe Romero

My Life As A Guitarist

First recording of the Romeros 1960

First recording of the Romeros 1960

With friends in Santa Barbara 1958

With friends in Santa Barbara 1958

Pepe and son-first guitar lesson 1979

Pepe and son-first guitar lesson 1979

Pepe and wife, Carissa perform “Alegrias”

Pepe and wife, Carissa perform “Alegrias”

Pepe in Malaga 1946

Pepe in Malaga 1946

Presidents Merit Award February 7, 2007

Presidents Merit Award February 7, 2007

As a teenager in Santa Barbara 1958

As a teenager in Santa Barbara 1958

US Premiere of ''Concierto de Cienfuegos'"

US Premiere of ''Concierto de Cienfuegos'"

The Romeros with conductor Jesús López-Cobos and composer Lorenzo Palomo

Pepe making a portrait of his brother Angel

Pepe making a portrait of his brother Angel

Santa Barbara 1957

Pepe hijo in guitar shop of Yuris Zeltins 1980

Pepe hijo in guitar shop of Yuris Zeltins 1980

Angelita Romero

Angelita Romero

Carissa, Celedonio, Angelita

Carissa, Celedonio, Angelita

Hong Kong 1994

Celedonio receives Honorary Doctorate 1995

Celedonio receives Honorary Doctorate 1995

Hong Kong 1994

Hong Kong Airport 1994

Hong Kong Airport 1994

Pepe, Susan Lamborghini, Leo Kottke, Paco Peña

Pepe, Susan Lamborghini, Leo Kottke, Paco Peña

Guitar Summit 1994

Pepe, Lorenzo Palomo, preparing world premiere of “Nocturnos de Andalucía”

Pepe, Lorenzo Palomo, preparing world premiere of “Nocturnos de Andalucía”

Berlin 1995

Pepe in recital with bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff 1994

Pepe in recital with bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff 1994

Berlin-world premiere of “Nocturnos de Andalucía”

Berlin-world premiere of “Nocturnos de Andalucía”

Pepe Romero and Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos

Pepe Jr. and Celedonio

Pepe Jr. and Celedonio

Celedonio at the home of J.S. Bach 1994

Celedonio at the home of J.S. Bach 1994

Grandson Bernardo and Pepe Jr. 1996

Grandson Bernardo and Pepe Jr. 1996

Grandson Bernardo's 1st flamenco party

Grandson Bernardo's 1st flamenco party

Celin and Pepe at home in Del Mar

Celin and Pepe at home in Del Mar

Pepe with Carissa, Sun Valley, Idaho 1995

Pepe with Carissa, Sun Valley, Idaho 1995

With grandson Jacob, 1997

With grandson Jacob, 1997

Celedonio honored by his city of Málaga Hijo Predilecto con la Medalla de Oro

Celedonio honored by his city of Málaga Hijo Predilecto con la Medalla de Oro

Málaga 1989

Master class in Granada 1997

Master class in Granada 1997

Angel and Pepe

Master class in Baden, Switzerland 1988

Master class in Baden, Switzerland 1988

Waltzing in Salzburg master class 1991

Waltzing in Salzburg master class 1991

Tampa master class 1988

Tampa master class 1988

Pepe with Bubba Joe Brouwer (aka Terry Gaschen)

Pepe with Bubba Joe Brouwer (aka Terry Gaschen)

Houston 1984

Pepe with Angelita 1998

Pepe with Angelita 1998

Pepe receiving honorary doctorate at University of Victoria, B.C.

Pepe receiving honorary doctorate at University of Victoria, B.C.

May 1994

Pepe, Celedonio, Angelita, Angel, Celin

Pepe, Celedonio, Angelita, Angel, Celin

Málaga 1949

Celin, Pepe, Angel

Celin, Pepe, Angel

Málaga 1948

Romeros having fun

Romeros having fun

Philips recording ''Songs My Father Taught Me'' Pepe with Wilhelm Hellweg, John Newton

Philips recording ''Songs My Father Taught Me'' Pepe with Wilhelm Hellweg, John Newton

Mission San Luis Rey 1996

Smoking at the Partagas Factory in Habana

Smoking at the Partagas Factory in Habana

1996

Pepe and Celin smoking cigars

Pepe and Celin smoking cigars

Philips recording Romero quartet (with Celino, Celedonio, Pepe, Celin)

Philips recording Romero quartet (with Celino, Celedonio, Pepe, Celin)

Mission San Luis Rey 1993

Recording ¨Songs My Father Taught Me¨

Recording ¨Songs My Father Taught Me¨

Mission San Luis Rey 1993

Pepe and Massimo Paris adding the percussion to Boccherini ¨Fandango¨

Pepe and Massimo Paris adding the percussion to Boccherini ¨Fandango¨

Utrecht 1998

Pepe and Stradivari String Quartet

Pepe and Stradivari String Quartet

Recording in Utrecht 1998

Pepe with producer Wilhelm Hellweg

Pepe with producer Wilhelm Hellweg

celebrating the final session of the Boccherini quintets London 1980

discussing the ¨Sor Sonatas¨ recording with Wilhelm Hellweg, producer

discussing the ¨Sor Sonatas¨ recording with Wilhelm Hellweg, producer

London 1978

Recording with Neville Marriner and St. Martin-in-the-fields - guitar concerto by Villa Lobos

Recording with Neville Marriner and St. Martin-in-the-fields - guitar concerto by Villa Lobos

London 1983

The Romeros "rehearsing"

The Romeros "rehearsing"

Daughter Tina and Pepe

Daughter Tina and Pepe

Celin, Wilhelm Hellweg and Pepe recording session ¨Famous Spanish Dances¨

Celin, Wilhelm Hellweg and Pepe recording session ¨Famous Spanish Dances¨

London 1981

Filming live performance in ¨Rodrigo at 90: Shadows and Light¨

Filming live performance in ¨Rodrigo at 90: Shadows and Light¨

London 1992

Filming live performance in ¨Rodrigo at 90: Shadows and Light¨ with Neville Marriner, St. Martin-in-the-fields

Filming live performance in ¨Rodrigo at 90: Shadows and Light¨ with Neville Marriner, St. Martin-in-the-fields

London 1992

Recording ¨Pepe Romero: Bach¨

Recording ¨Pepe Romero: Bach¨

London 1981

Recording on 1856 Torres guitar

Recording on 1856 Torres guitar

Utrecht 1982

Rehearsing with Neville Marriner the ¨Concierto para una fiesta¨ (with producer Wilhelm Hellweg)

Rehearsing with Neville Marriner the ¨Concierto para una fiesta¨ (with producer Wilhelm Hellweg)

London 1983

Filming ¨Shadows and Light¨ Castillo Manzares el real

Filming ¨Shadows and Light¨ Castillo Manzares el real

Madrid 1992

Rehearsing ¨Concierto para una fiesta¨ with Rodrigo

Rehearsing ¨Concierto para una fiesta¨ with Rodrigo

Brussels 1983

Smoking ¨habanos¨ with Joaquin Rodrigo

Smoking ¨habanos¨ with Joaquin Rodrigo

Brussels 1983

Celedonio and Joaquin Rodrigo

Celedonio and Joaquin Rodrigo

Del Mar 1982

Cecilia Rodrigo, Joaquín Rodrigo, Pepe in Madrid

Cecilia Rodrigo, Joaquín Rodrigo, Pepe in Madrid

June 1989

Celedonio, Pepe, Joaquín Rodrigo, his wife, Victoria Kamhi and Angelita Romero

Celedonio, Pepe, Joaquín Rodrigo, his wife, Victoria Kamhi and Angelita Romero

University of Southern California master class 1982

Special moments with Joaquín Rodrigo

Special moments with Joaquín Rodrigo

Madrid 1983

Editing ¨Invocacion y danza¨ in Rodrigo's home

Editing ¨Invocacion y danza¨ in Rodrigo's home

Madrid 1991

Visiting Rodrigo in his home

Visiting Rodrigo in his home

Madrid 1997

Carissa and Federico Moreno Torroba

Carissa and Federico Moreno Torroba

Madrid 1980

Carissa, Federico Moreno Torroba, his daughter, Mariana, Pepe

Carissa, Federico Moreno Torroba, his daughter, Mariana, Pepe

Madrid 1980

(clockwise) Angel, Pepe, Celin, Celino and Lito Romero

(clockwise) Angel, Pepe, Celin, Celino and Lito Romero

Daughter Susanna and Pepe

Daughter Susanna and Pepe

Pepe and Federico Moreno Torroba in master class at the University of Southern California

Pepe and Federico Moreno Torroba in master class at the University of Southern California

1979

Dinner party with composer Francisco de Madina (far left)

Dinner party with composer Francisco de Madina (far left)

New York 1969

Celebrating world premiere of ¨Concierto Madrigal¨ with Joaquin Rodrigo and Francisco de Madina

Celebrating world premiere of ¨Concierto Madrigal¨ with Joaquin Rodrigo and Francisco de Madina

Los Angeles 1967

the Romero family in Monte Coronado

the Romero family in Monte Coronado

Malaga 1951

With Pope John Paul II in Vatican City

With Pope John Paul II in Vatican City

Playing for Pope John Paul II

Playing for Pope John Paul II

Celedonio Romero

Celedonio Romero

Romeros sworn in as U.S. citizens

Romeros sworn in as U.S. citizens

Pepe when he first arrived in U.S.A. at age 14

Pepe when he first arrived in U.S.A. at age 14

Pepe Romero Jr.

Pepe Romero Jr.

The Romero family in Santa Barbara 1961

The Romero family in Santa Barbara 1961

Pepe with his daughter, Angelina, following their joint recital

Pepe with his daughter, Angelina, following their joint recital

Angelina Romero

Angelina Romero

Celedonio Romero

Celedonio Romero

Angelita Romero

Angelita Romero

Wedding photo of Angelita and Celedonio, Malaga 1933

Wedding photo of Angelita and Celedonio, Malaga 1933

The making of a great guitarist - a typical morning w/ breakfast in bed served by his mother, Angelita

The making of a great guitarist - a typical morning w/ breakfast in bed served by his mother, Angelita

Hollywood, 1962

Hollywood 1963 - The family prepares for a long tour

Hollywood 1963 - The family prepares for a long tour

Brothers Pepe and Angel, ready to face America

Brothers Pepe and Angel, ready to face America

¡Ole Flamenco!

Recording with flamenco dancers Maria Magdalena and Paco Romero and flamenco singer, Chano Lobato.

Recording with flamenco dancers Maria Magdalena and Paco Romero and flamenco singer, Chano Lobato.

Pepe with Joaquin Rodrigo, who was receiving honorary doctorate from University of Southern California.

Pepe with Joaquin Rodrigo, who was receiving honorary doctorate from University of Southern California.

Neville Marriner with Pepe and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields performing for Rodrigo documentary film.

Neville Marriner with Pepe and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields performing for Rodrigo documentary film.

Resting in the hotel after a long day on tour, Federico Moreno Torroba and Celedonio Romero.

Resting in the hotel after a long day on tour, Federico Moreno Torroba and Celedonio Romero.

Concert in Spain celebrating 100th anniversary of Torroba with soprano Victoria de los Angeles.

Concert in Spain celebrating 100th anniversary of Torroba with soprano Victoria de los Angeles.

Pepe with soprano Jessye Norman.

Pepe with soprano Jessye Norman.

Joaquin Rodrigo and Pepe discussing the upcoming premiere of ¨Concierto para una fiesta.¨

Joaquin Rodrigo and Pepe discussing the upcoming premiere of ¨Concierto para una fiesta.¨

Recording Vivaldi concertos with members of I Musici.

Recording Vivaldi concertos with members of I Musici.

Recording session with Celin in London.

Recording session with Celin in London.

Her Majesty, Queen Sofia of Spain, following a performance in Madrid.

Her Majesty, Queen Sofia of Spain, following a performance in Madrid.

Joaquin Rodrigo and Pepe during filming of "Shadows and Light."

Joaquin Rodrigo and Pepe during filming of "Shadows and Light."

The Romeros, 1990 - 1996

The Romeros, 1990 - 1996

The Romeros, 1960 - 1990

The Romeros, 1960 - 1990

Father and Son

Pepe's grandchildren love to play the guitar! (Bernardo, Jacob and Leah)

Pepe's grandchildren love to play the guitar! (Bernardo, Jacob and Leah)

50 years as Los Romeros

50 years as Los Romeros

First recording of the Romeros 1960

With friends in Santa Barbara 1958

Pepe and son-first guitar lesson 1979

Pepe and wife, Carissa perform “Alegrias”

Presidents Merit Award February 7, 2007

US Premiere of ''Concierto de Cienfuegos'"

Carissa, Celedonio, Angelita

Celedonio receives Honorary Doctorate 1995

Hong Kong 1994

Hong Kong Airport 1994

Pepe, Susan Lamborghini, Leo Kottke, Paco Peña

Pepe, Lorenzo Palomo, preparing world premiere of “Nocturnos de Andalucía”

Pepe in recital with bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff 1994

Berlin-world premiere of “Nocturnos de Andalucía”

Pepe Jr. and Celedonio

Celedonio at the home of J.S. Bach 1994

Grandson Bernardo and Pepe Jr. 1996

Grandson Bernardo's 1st flamenco party

Pepe with Carissa, Sun Valley, Idaho 1995

With grandson Jacob, 1997

Celedonio honored by his city of Málaga Hijo Predilecto con la Medalla de Oro

Angel and Pepe

Master class in Baden, Switzerland 1988

Waltzing in Salzburg master class 1991

Tampa master class 1988

Pepe with Bubba Joe Brouwer (aka Terry Gaschen)

Pepe with Angelita 1998

Pepe receiving honorary doctorate at University of Victoria, B.C.

Pepe, Celedonio, Angelita, Angel, Celin

Philips recording ''Songs My Father Taught Me'' Pepe with Wilhelm Hellweg, John Newton

Smoking at the Partagas Factory in Habana

Pepe and Celin smoking cigars

Philips recording Romero quartet (with Celino, Celedonio, Pepe, Celin)

Pepe and Massimo Paris adding the percussion to Boccherini ¨Fandango¨

Pepe and Stradivari String Quartet

Pepe with producer Wilhelm Hellweg

Recording with Neville Marriner and St. Martin-in-the-fields - guitar concerto by Villa Lobos

The Romeros "rehearsing"

Daughter Tina and Pepe

Filming live performance in ¨Rodrigo at 90: Shadows and Light¨

Filming live performance in ¨Rodrigo at 90: Shadows and Light¨ with Neville Marriner, St. Martin-in-the-fields

Rehearsing with Neville Marriner the ¨Concierto para una fiesta¨ (with producer Wilhelm Hellweg)

Filming ¨Shadows and Light¨ Castillo Manzares el real

Rehearsing ¨Concierto para una fiesta¨ with Rodrigo

Smoking ¨habanos¨ with Joaquin Rodrigo

Cecilia Rodrigo, Joaquín Rodrigo, Pepe in Madrid

Celedonio, Pepe, Joaquín Rodrigo, his wife, Victoria Kamhi and Angelita Romero

Special moments with Joaquín Rodrigo

Visiting Rodrigo in his home

Carissa and Federico Moreno Torroba

Carissa, Federico Moreno Torroba, his daughter, Mariana, Pepe

Daughter Susanna and Pepe

Pepe and Federico Moreno Torroba in master class at the University of Southern California

Dinner party with composer Francisco de Madina (far left)

Celebrating world premiere of ¨Concierto Madrigal¨ with Joaquin Rodrigo and Francisco de Madina

the Romero family in Monte Coronado

With Pope John Paul II in Vatican City

Playing for Pope John Paul II

Celedonio Romero

Romeros sworn in as U.S. citizens

Pepe when he first arrived in U.S.A. at age 14

Pepe Romero Jr.

The Romero family in Santa Barbara 1961

Pepe with his daughter, Angelina, following their joint recital

Wedding photo of Angelita and Celedonio, Malaga 1933

The making of a great guitarist - a typical morning w/ breakfast in bed served by his mother, Angelita

Hollywood 1963 - The family prepares for a long tour

Brothers Pepe and Angel, ready to face America

¡Ole Flamenco!

Recording with flamenco dancers Maria Magdalena and Paco Romero and flamenco singer, Chano Lobato.

Pepe with Joaquin Rodrigo, who was receiving honorary doctorate from University of Southern California.

Neville Marriner with Pepe and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields performing for Rodrigo documentary film.

Resting in the hotel after a long day on tour, Federico Moreno Torroba and Celedonio Romero.

Concert in Spain celebrating 100th anniversary of Torroba with soprano Victoria de los Angeles.

Pepe with soprano Jessye Norman.

Joaquin Rodrigo and Pepe discussing the upcoming premiere of ¨Concierto para una fiesta.¨

Recording Vivaldi concertos with members of I Musici.

Recording session with Celin in London.

Her Majesty, Queen Sofia of Spain, following a performance in Madrid.

Joaquin Rodrigo and Pepe during filming of "Shadows and Light."

The Romeros, 1990 - 1996

The Romeros, 1960 - 1990

Pepe's grandchildren love to play the guitar! (Bernardo, Jacob and Leah)

50 years as Los Romeros

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