Composed in 1997. Duration ca. 15 min.

Second prize in the 2º Concorso Internazionale di Composizione per Chitarra Classica

The explanation of the 10 movements of '10 Miniaturas' is:
1. Introducción.When a quartet is formed, everyone is introducing himself to one another.
2. Espejo. The members of the new formed quartet are reflecting their on playing(technique) to the playing of the others (espejo means mirror).
The movements of the left hand are like a mirror on the guitars.
3. Canon. To get known to each-other the players are more or less imitating, following each-other.
4. Repetición I. The first rehearsal, in the beginning very slowly.
5. Disputa. In every relationship there are some disagreements and fights.
6. Nervioso. The fist officilal concert. Everybody is nervous.
7. Turné. More concerts are coming. The quartet on concerttour.
8. Repetición II. More rehearsals. This time quicker with more experience.
9. Armonioso.After a long time of playing together the members have grown to a harmonic ensemble.
10. Unísono. They now are all on the same wave, level.