What book do you have in your hands?
The Creative Act: a Way of Beingof Rick Rubin.
What makes you stop reading a book?
A walk through nature.
Which cultural figure would you like to have coffee with?
With Pythagoras, to talk about his trip to Egypt and the transmutation of the elements.
And a drink (or two), late at night?
With Cavafy, and share our Ithacas in poetry.
Do you remember the first book you read?
Platero and meby Juan Ramón Jiménez.
How do you like to read, what are your reading habits?
It is only through the role that I connect with the soul of the protagonist. I like to read at night, on a trip, in airports…
What cultural event made you change the way you see the world?
Listen to the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, in a monograph by Richard Strauss with Lorin Maazel at the baton. I was 19 years old and he made me feel the true purpose of a musician: to inspire and excite.
The Blue Album It is a disc structured by an emotional state, the introspective one associated with blue. What kind of trip do you plan?
An inner journey to reflection, which celebrates the sensitivity and ability to feel of the human being.
What is the sound you wanted to achieve, taking into account that need to create an intimate atmosphere?
I was looking for an atmosphere of magic and mystery, so that the listener could explore and immerse themselves in the most intimate part of their soul. And that’s why we record with Dolby Atmos, in a surround sound experience format.
It is a wide repertoire, from Scarlatti to Richter, passing through Couperin, Satie, Glass… There will be pieces that have not yet been played with a Spanish classical guitar, right?
I’m not sure, but maybe the two minimalist pieces Orphée’s BedroomPhilip Glass, y A Catalogue of Afternoonsthe Max Richter.
What does this instrument have that the others don’t?
The guitar seduces you with a unique sound full of colors, it is like the microcosm of an orchestra. Furthermore, it is a natural bridge between popular music and classical music and is the most democratic instrument closest to people’s hearts.
In September he will be touring Italy and Colombia. How is the Spanish classical guitar received outside of our country?
With ovations. Being a Spanish instrument, it belongs to both Spain and the world. It’s universal.
What movie have you seen the most times?
Paradise cinemaby Giuseppe Tornatore.
Have you gotten hooked on any series?
I hardly watch series because I get hooked easily. The last one has been Succession.
Do you care about criticism, does it serve any purpose?
Sometimes I feel identified with her. But, in the end, my purpose as a musician is the public and criticism is the opinion of one of them.
What play has left you glued to your seat?
The Gospel of Saint John, from The Witcher. I was fascinated by his gestural detail and the subtleties in the dramaturgy.
Do you understand, are you excited about contemporary art?
I am excited and fascinated by those who connect with me. The one that comes from the heart of the artist and has a revealing message without having to read the explanation of the work.
Which artist would you like to have a piece of work at home?
By Auguste Rodin, and if I can choose, The kiss as a symbol of reconciliation between man and woman.
Do you like Spain? Give us your reasons.
I am a proud ambassador of Spanish culture in the world, which celebrates multiculturalism, tolerance and coexistence. And I also play the Spanish instrument par excellence: the Spanish classical guitar.
What urgent measure would you take to improve the cultural situation of the country?
Develop a solid patronage law.
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