[Guitar] Famous classical guitarists of the world. Recommended guitarists.
A comprehensive introduction to the world’s famous classical guitarists!
From the greats who laid the foundation of classical guitar to distinctive players known for their unconventional performances, we’ve picked a wide range.
Compared to genres like rock or blues, the classical guitar world is often said to have many exceptionally skilled guitarists.
This time, we’ve selected world-famous guitarists with truly top-tier abilities!
We’re also introducing lesser-known guitarists who enjoy strong support abroad but are still relatively unknown in Japan.
If you love classical guitar, this is a must-see!
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[Guitar] Famous Classical Guitarists of the World: Recommended Guitarists (31–40)
Death of an AngelLeo Brouwer
The piece ‘Death of the Angel,’ composed by Astor Piazzolla, famed for Argentine tango.
A live performance by Cuba’s Leo Brouwer, a leading contemporary figure as a guitarist, composer, and conductor.
After injuring his hand, it seems he has focused more on composing than performing.
Bach: From the Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin, Movement II: FuguePetrit Çeku
Petrit Çeku is a guitarist from Prizren, Kosovo.
He performs the second movement, Fugue (Allegro), from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sonata No.
1 in G minor for solo violin, BWV 1001, in Zagreb, Croatia.
SarabandeGöran Söllscher
Sarabande from Bach’s Lute Suite No.
2.
Performed on an 11-string guitar by the Swedish guitarist Johan Stensson? (Note: If this refers to Göran Söllscher, it should read: Göran Söllscher).
Renowned as an interpreter of Bach, he also has a wide-ranging repertoire from the Renaissance to the Beatles.
Choros No. 1Heitor Villa-Lobos
Chôros No.
1 by Brazil’s great composer Heitor Villa-Lobos.
A historic recording by Villa-Lobos himself.
Although he is famous as a composer, Villa-Lobos was also known to perform cello, guitar, and piano, and here he showcases his skill.
Bach: From the Cello Suite No. 2 in G minor, BWV 1008, Movement IV (Unaccompanied)Isabella Selder
Isabella Selder is a guitarist from Friedberg, Bavaria, Germany.
She performs the fourth movement, Sarabande, from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cello Suite No.
2, BWV 1008.
In the video, she alternates between four different guitars.
[Guitar] Famous Classical Guitarists of the World: Recommended Guitarists (41–50)
Dvořák: From Symphony No. 9, Movement IJorge Caballero
Jorge Caballero is a guitarist from Lima, Peru.
The piece performed is from Czech composer Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No.
9, Movement I: Adagio – Allegro molto.
The performance took place in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
Seis por DerechoAlirio Diaz
Alirio Díaz, a student of the great classical guitarist Andrés Segovia.
Numerous renowned composers, including the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, provided pieces for Alirio Díaz.
If composers themselves were offering him works, his talent is beyond question.
He is surely one of the disciples who most strongly carries Segovia’s legacy.
His sound, which blends Baroque music with Latin music, is not to be missed!
