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The Biography
of Andrés Segovia
1893-1987
A determined student
of the guitar
The virtuoso classical guitarist Andrés Torres Segovia (February 21, 1893 – June 2, 1987) was born in the town of Linares, situated in one of Spain's autonomous regions, Andalusia.
He is widely regarded as one of the, if not the, best known classical guitar personalities of the 20th century.
Andres segovia biography parents
He made a major contribution to the expansion of modern classical guitar repertoire through his collaboration with prominant composers, and his own guitar transcriptions of existing works. An expressive performer, he is remembered for a distinctive (often instantly recognizable) musical personality in tone, phrasing and style.
Up to the age of two years Segovia lived with his parents, but thereafter he lived in care of his Uncle and Aunt, Eduardo and Maria in the village of Villacarrillo. Segovia began playing the guitar at age six, early on he was taught flamenco by an amateur flamenco guitarist named Agus