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"La Foule" was originally composed by Ángel Cabral (Argentina) as "Que nadie sepa mi sufrir" in 1936, with lyrics by Enrique Dizeo. The song is based on the style of a Peruvian waltz, known as a "vals criollo." It gained international acclaim when it was adapted into French by lyricist Michel Rivgauche and popularized by Édith Piaf as "La Foule" in 1957.

I feel incredibly fortunate and excited to share this piece with you. Maestro Julio Cesar Oliva composed it for me in November 2023, and I'm deeply humbled and grateful to this legendary composer for choosing me for this work.

Violin I - Lindsey Gamble Violin II - Maria Fernanda Gonzalez Viola - Hilary Gamble-Villareal Cello - Patrick Hopkins Guitar - Hector Rodriguez Castanets - Ron Schermerhorn  April 5, 2023, South Texas College (Black Box)

The 20 sketches of Mexico were suggested by Mr. Dean Kamei of GSP. These 20 little pieces were not written as studies like Sor, Villa-Lobos, or Brouwer, to mention a few. They are arranged progressively in order of difficulty but are not intended to be a manual of technical formulas. They are intended for young guitarists who will become acquainted with some traditional Mexican rhythms and music forms. They are written in different tonalities and suggest, as much as possible, the distinct ambian

Arr. Toru Takemitsu

This piece was written in 2005 by Julio César Oliva, and dedicated to my dear teacher Martín Madrigal Guzman.

Tucututá is the onomatopoeic sound of the opening rhythm of the piece, which explores the different percussive effects of the guitar and the combination of melody and percussion played simultaneously by both hands independently.

Giorgio Signorile - Passaggi di Nuvole Bianche  Dr. Kurt Martinez, guitar Dr. Hector Rodriguez, guitar  Recorded with AEA microphones Guitars made by: Thomas Humphrey 2001, Frtiz Mueller 2004  Video and audio edition: Hector Rodriguez  Recorded at the University of Texas Rio-Grande Valley Performance Arts Complex (July-17-2021) - Special thanks to Joseph Diaz for the beautiful work with the lights!

Le isole di Gaugun from 3 Parisan Impressions  From Giorgio Signorile   Paris, its streets, the underground, and its museums - they all linger in your memory, even if you have been there for a few days only. This is a tribute of mine to the city I love the most. On the pretext of itself, which was like a living atelier and a mother to Monet, Gauguin, and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Guaracha Nevada  from Cuban Sketches by José Lezcano   Flute - Krista Jobson  Violin - Adriana Rodríguez  Guitar - Héctor Rodríguez  Bongos - Lupe Barrera  Bass - Héctor Rodríguez

"La Llorona" (lit. "The weeping woman") is a Mexican folk song. The song originated in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Its origins are obscure, but composer Andres Henestrosa in about 1941 popularized the song and may have added to the existing verses Originally the lyrics come from the ancient legend of the same name La Llorona popular in Mexico and South America, but because most of the verses of the song were composed during the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920) or later, the storylines differ when

Premiere of Miniature no.3 by Simone Iannarelli

Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico (Faculty Showcase)

Duo Aldebaran performing live in Edinburg, TX Krista Jobson, flute Hector Javier Rodriguez, guitar   Guitar part arranged by Sergio Assad

Sonata para guitarra - Antonio José Live performance in Puerto Rico

Sergio Assad - Aquarelle I.- Divertimento II.- Valseana III.- Preludio e toccatina

Hector Rodriguez-Handel Suite no7 (transcription David Russell)

Hector Rodriguez plays Verde Voz de la Amazonia by Guillermo Diego (Homenaje a Heitor Villa-Lobos)

Krista Jobson Flute   Kelly Leu Oboe Melissa Vaughan Clarinet   Hector Javier Rodriguez Guitar

Krista Jobson Joel Pagan Hector Rodriguez