Current thinking is this piece was composed by Julian Arcas, although for many years it was credited to Arcas's student Francisco Tárrega. Arcas's early life is a mystery, although he gained critical acclaim in England during the 1860s. He later returned to his native Almería where he opened a music shop and collaborated with the eminent guitar-maker Antonio de Torres of Seville on improving the instrument. This piece incorporates several themes from Verdi's opera, including Violetta's aria "Sempre libera."
Kyuhee Park
Recital on NHK
Guitar: Daniel Friederich, France
Same concert:
L. Brouwer: Sonata III "La Toccata de Pasquini"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZapPlB3a444&feature=youtu.be
D.Scarlatti: Sonata K322
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvrENUjBpSY
M. Llobet: Variations on a theme of Sor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww9kr5a9pn8&feature=youtu.be
F. Tarrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy48CPvCQSY&feature=youtu.be
A. Barrios: Un Sueño en la Floresta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU-RJD9qRlU&feature=youtu.be