This title means "Memories of the Alhambra." The Alhambra is a is an ancient mosque, palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain (known as Al-Andalus when the fortress was constructed). It occupies a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of the city of Granada. It was the residence of the Muslim kings of Granada and their court, but is currently a museum exhibiting exquisite Islamic architecture.
One of the big 2 Spanish classical guitar composers, Tarrega lived into the 20th century. This piece is his all time master work and uses a guitar technique that is probably the most difficult to master of all guitar techniques. The tremolo technique is where the 3 fingers of the guitarists right hand quickly, steadily, repeat one note. The effect if done properly creates a continuous sound almost like a bowed string or wind instrument. You can almost hear the wind blowing over the Alhambra.
