Daekun Jang - Impressions of Spain

Daekun Jang is considered to be one of the leading young guitarists of his generation today. He began his guitar studies at the age of 13 in Seoul, Korea. Later, he moved to Spain and became a student of Manuel Gonzalez at the Escola Luthier d’Ars Musicals of Barcelona. He then continued his studies with Jose Tomas at the Oscar Espla Conservatory Superior of Music in Alicante, where he won the Extraordinary Prize. From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Jang continued his studies with the worldrenowned guitarist Oscar Ghiglia in Konzertklasse at Musikhochschule in Basel, Switzerland, obtaining the Solisten Diplom. He also studied basso continuo with lutenist Peter Croton at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. He has attended seminars and master classes with Gustav Leonhardt, Erika Schneider, Hopkinson Smith, Gerardo Arriaga, and György Kurtág.

From 1993 until 2003, Daekun Jang has won more than 20 prizes at various guitar competitions, among them first prize at the Luys Milan International Guitar Competition in Spain, the Kukulcan International Guitar Competition (Mexico) and the Zarautz International Guitar Competition (Basque Country). His awards also include the Maria Canals International Guitar Competition (Spain), the Fernando Sor International Guitar Competition (Italy), Printemps de la Guitare International Competition (Belgium), the Ciudad de Coria International Guitar Competition (Spain), the Sernancelhe International Guitar Competition (Portugal), the Villa de Puente Genil International Guitar Competition (Spain), the Segovia International Guitar Competition (Spain) and the Julian Arcas International Guitar Competition (Spain).

A noted solo and chamber performer, Daekun Jang has given recitals in many countries including Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, South Korea, Mexico and Japan. He has been a soloist with such orchestras as the Mexico City Symphony Orchestra and the Mediterranean Symphony Orchestra.



Aside from his duties as a performer, Mr. Jang is also dedicated to the art of teaching. He has been invited to perform and teach at many festivals such as the Astorga Music Festival, the Balaguer Music School, the Ricard Chic International Guitar Course, the Tui International Guitar Festival, and the Madrid Getafe Conservatory of Music, etc. He currently resides in Salamanca, Spain.
For futher information please visit www.daekunjang.com

▶ Tracks

Francisco Tárega (1852~1909)
1. Six Preludes
No. 2 / No. 27/ No. 37 “Endecha”/No. 38 “Oremus”/ No. 21/ No. 22
2. Alborada (Capricho)

Regino Sainz De La Maza (1896-1981)
3. Rondeña
4. Petenera
5. Zapateado

Isaac Albéniz (1886-1980)
6. Mallorca Op. 202 *
7. Asturias (Leyenda) from Suite española Op. 47 *
*Arr. Daekun Jang

Manuel De Falla (1876-1946)
8. Homenaje (pour le tombeau de Claude Debussy)

Enrique Granados (1867-1916)
From 12 Danzas españolas Op. 37
9. No. 5 Andaluza (Pleyera)
10. No. 10 Danza Triste (Melancólica)

Emilio Pujol (1886-1980)
11. Barcarolle
12. Salve
13. Scottisch Madriléne
14. Pequeña Romanza

Joaquín Turina (1882-1949)
Sonata op. 61
15. I. Allegro
16. II. Andante
17. III. Allegro vivo