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Spanish composer and musician known for his work during the romantic period. He had 78 original scores and 120 transcriptions.His most well-known composition was "Lágrima," which was inspired by a student of his asking if he was sad because his wife was far away.Among the music he transcribed for guitar was the work of Beethoven.
BEFORE FAMEHe injured his eyes in an accident as a child, and his father took him to be trained in music so that he would be able to earn a living.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married María José Rizo in 1882.
FUN FACTSComposer Francisco Tárrega were born on Sunday, in a leap year, birthstone is Topaz, the seaon was Fall in the Chinese year of , it is 322 days until Francisco Tárrega next birthday.
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