Program Note by Alfred Reed and publisher Together with the folk melodies they have underscored, in part derived by a procedure known to musicians as the "melodizing of harmony," they have created a vast body of what most people would consider authentic Spanish music.īy shortening the duration and reducing the instrumentation and extreme technical demands, Robert Longfield has masterfully adapted this gem into an authentic sounding edition for younger players. These progressions and the resulting key relationships have become practically synonymous with what we feel to be the true Spanish idiom.
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The music is based on a series of chord progressions common to countless generations of Spanish flamenco (and other) guitarists, whose fiery style and brilliant playing have captivated millions of music lovers throughout the world.
Composed during the latter half of 1984 and completed in early '85, it bears the subtitle "A Latin Fantasy."
Difficulty: III-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)Ĭost: Score and Parts (print) - $70.00 (digital) - $70.00 | Score Only (print) - $10.00 (digital) - $10.00Įl Camino Real (literally "The Royal Road" or "The King's Highway") was commissioned by, and is dedicated to, the 581st Air Force Band (AFRES) and its commander, Lt.