MEDIO SIGLO - The Art & Sound of José L. Romanillos - Limited Edition LP

This project is a tribute to the sound and art of José L. Romanillos, who passed away on February 12th 2022.

To commemorate his life, the classical guitarist, recording artist and performer Antigoni Goni, has produced a limited collectors edition of Medio Siglo.

This hand signed, limited collectors edition of Medio Siglo, features the very first pressing of the new LP, a 24 page booklet and online access to the high definition digitised album recording.

All 500 copies are signed by Marian Romanillos and Antigoni Goni and are hand numbered as exclusive collector’s items.

Brought together for the very first time on this 12” signed limited edition LP is a personal tribute to the life and work of José L. Romanillos.

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"It is with great pride that I share with you this project - a new LP recording with the music dearest to José, performed on his last four guitars, presented in a limited edition box set.
My wish is that the sound of the Spanish guitar José searched for all his life will continue to touch our hearts for many generations to come."

He was one of the most influential traditional Spanish guitar makers of the 20th century. His legacy as guitar historian, author and teacher will be a source of inspiration for the future generations of classical guitarists and luthiers. 

To honour José’s  unparalleled craftsmanship and total artistic commitment, we present this recording where for the very first time we bring together the last four guitars he created. 

These instruments are absolute masterpieces, closely associated with personal events in the lives of both José and his wife Marian.

We wish that this project will contribute to keeping José’s legacy alive, and serve as a reminder to us all of the complexity, beauty and chromatic richness of our instrument.

The recording is engineered under the care of the legendary John Taylor, and features music by Tárrega, Llobet, and Granados performed solo by Antigoni Goni and in duo and trio formations with the other two members of the “Volterra Project Trio”, Luca Isolani and Maarten Vandenbemden. The album is accompanied by an extended high-quality booklet with photographic material, texts and personal memories. 

A PERSONAL TRIBUTE

"To master luthier José L. Romanillos, for his unparalleled craftmanship, his total artistic commitment, and his unique ability to set into vibration the strings of our deepest emotions. It is with great pride that I share with you this project - a new LP recording with the music dearest to José, performed on his last four guitars, presented in a limited edition box set. My wish is that the sound of the Spanish guitar José searched for all his life will continue to touch our hearts for many generations to come." - Antigoni Goni​

ABOUT THE LP

Performed on the last four guitars he created, this hand signed, limited collector's edition of Medio Siglo features the very first pressing of the new LP, a 24 page booklet and online access to the high-definition digitized album recording via an included QR code. All 500 copies are signed by Marian Romanillos and Antigoni Goni and are hand numbered as exclusive collector’s items.

The recording is engineered under the care of the legendary John Taylor, and features music by Tárrega, Llobet, and Granados performed solo by Antigoni Goni and in duo and trio formations with the other two members of the “Volterra Project Trio”, Luca Isolani and Maarten Vandenbemden. The album is accompanied by an extended high-quality booklet with photographic material, texts and personal memories.

First Release Date: February 2023
Album pressed in France
Booklet printed in Greece

Medio Siglo Limited Edition LP

Price 85€

This hand signed, limited collectors edition of Medio Siglo features the very first pressing of the new LP, a 24 page booklet and online access to the high definition digitised album recording via an included QR code. 

Brought together for the very first time on this 12” signed limited edition LP is a personal tribute to the life and work of José L. Romanillos, featuring the master luthier’s favourite works for guitar played on his four final creations; “La Medio Siglo”, “La Rosa”, La Amistad” and “Marian”. 

All 500 copies are signed by Marian Romanillos and Antigoni Goni and are hand numbered as exclusive collector’s items.

Order and purchase directly from Media Siglio

GUITARS PLAYED

  • 2006 Marian

    • Antigoni Goni : La Maja de Goya

    • Antigoni Goni : Alborada

    • Antigoni Goni : l’hereu Riera

    • Antigoni Goni : Danza Española No. 6 Rondalla Aragonesa

    • Antigoni Goni : Valses Poéticos

  • 2011 La Medio Siglo

    • Antigoni Goni : Marieta

    • Antigoni Goni : Canço del lladre

  • 2005 La Amistad

    • Antigoni Goni : Pavana

    • Antigoni Goni : El testament de n’Amelia

    • Maarten Vandenbemden : Danzas Españolas

    • Maarten Vandenbemden : Valses Poeticos

  • 2005 La Rosa

    • Antigoni Goni : Rosita

    • Antigoni Goni : La Filadora

    • Antigoni Goni : La Fill del Rey

    • Antigoni Goni : Danza Española No. 2 Oriental

    • Luca Isolani : Valses Poeticos

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This project is a tribute to the sound and art of José L. Romanillos, who passed away on February 12th, 2022. He was one of the most influential traditional Spanish guitar makers of the 20th century. His legacy as guitar historian, author and teacher will be a source of inspiration for the future generations of classical guitarists and luthiers.

To honor José’s unparalleled craftsmanship and total artistic commitment, we present this recording where for the very first time we bring together the last four guitars he created. These instruments are absolute masterpieces, closely associated with personal events in the lives of both José and his wife Marian.

We wish that this project will contribute to keeping José’s legacy alive and serve as a reminder to us all of the complexity, beauty and chromatic richness of our instrument.

 
 
Pierre Herrero-Keen