Shadows And Light: Joaquin Rodrigo At 90

Blinded by the diphtheria that killed many of his childhood neighbors, Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo would nevertheless pursue his dream of a lifetime devoted to music, producing a prodigious amount of work that includes the "Concerto de Aranjuez"--the most widely performed guitar concerto in the world. Combining interviews with Rodrigo, his devoted wife Victoria (who reads to him and serves as his eyes), his daughter and granddaughters, and musicians who lovingly perform his music, Shadows and Light offers a history of the composer, a glimpse into his day-to-day life (at 90) and work, and a generous sampling of his music. Beautifully filmed, this is an engaging look at a musical titan. Recommended for larger music collections. (R. Pitman)