Josefina Robledo Gallego
Josefina Robledo Gallego | |
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| Born | 10 May 1897 Valencia, Spain |
| Died | 25 May 1972 (aged 75) Godella, Spain |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Known for | Main disseminator of the Tàrrega school in Brazil |
| Spouse | Ricardo García de Vargas |
Josefina Robledo Gallego (Valencia, 10 May 1897 – Godella, 25 May 1972) was a Spanish guitarist who performed extensively around Valencia and in South America and became the main disseminator of the Tàrrega school in Brazil. She was a pioneer in her genre, paving the way for future generations of guitarists, especially women. Although she did not compose works, she transcribed the work of classical composers such as Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Chopin.