Various Composers - Rojo (Laura Mazon Franqui)

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1. Jorge Morel - Danza Brasileira
2. Heitor Villa-Lobos - 5 Preludes, W419: No. 3, Andante in A Minor
3. Leo Brouwer - El Decameron Negro: I. El Arpa del Guerrero
4. Leo Brouwer - El Decameron Negro: II. La Huida de los Amantes por el Valle de los Ecos
5. Leo Brouwer - El Decameron Negro: III. Balada de la Doncella Enamorada
6. Leo Brouwer - Hika
7. Leo Brouwer - Un Dia de Noviembre
8. Francisco Tárrega - Capricho Árabe
9. Joaquín Turina - Sonata para Guitarra, Op. 61: I. Allegro
10. Joaquín Turina - Sonata para Guitarra, Op. 61: II. Cantabile
11. Joaquín Turina - Sonata para Guitarra, Op. 61: III. Allegro Vivo
12. Carlos Rafael Rivera - Canción
13. Leo Brouwer - Canción de Cuna (Berceuse)
14. Leo Brouwer - Danza del Altiplano
15. Claudia Montero - Tres Colores Porteños: III. Rojo

Laura Mazon Franqui, guitar

Date: 2026

Label: Prima Classic

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Rojo is a deeply personal album by Laura Mazon Franqui that serves as a musical memoir, reflecting her journey as a guitarist, Cuban artist, and individual shaped by life’s joys, challenges, and triumphs. Released through Prima Classic, the album presents a carefully selected program of Hispanic and Latin American guitar works by composers including Francisco Tárrega, Leo Brouwer, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Joaquín Turina, Jorge Morel, Claudia Montero, and others. Symbolizing passion, strength, and vitality, Rojo honors Montero’s encouragement and is dedicated to family members who profoundly influenced Laura’s life and artistic development. Recorded during a period of reflection, the album combines technical excellence with emotional depth, offering a heartfelt exploration of memory, love, resilience, and the enduring power of music

Laura Mazon Franqui is an acclaimed classical and Latin American guitarist recognized for her virtuosity, artistic versatility, and contributions to the modern guitar repertoire. Her career has been distinguished by major honors and endorsements, including sponsorship as an Augustine Strings Artist, alongside recognition from Córdoba Guitars and Guitar Salon International. Recently featured in Marquis Who's Who in America, she has earned international acclaim for her expressive interpretations and technical mastery. Inspired by Leo Brouwer, Laura began performing at a young age and has since appeared at prestigious venues and festivals across the Americas and Europe. Her collaborations include Grammy-winning composers such as Claudia Montero, Carlos Rafael Rivera, and Yalil Guerra. Beyond performance, she is a dedicated educator, mentor, and advocate for women in music, working with organizations including the World Woman Foundation. Through her artistry, teaching, and outreach, Laura continues to inspire audiences worldwide while expanding the expressive possibilities of the classical guitar.

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