[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 (41–50)
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.
Fernando Sor: Five Arias from The Magic FluteLeonora Spangenberger
Leonora Spangenberger is a German guitarist.
The piece she performs is Five Arias from The Magic Flute, Op.
19, by the Barcelona-born Spanish composer and guitarist Fernando Sor.
The footage was filmed in Weimar, Germany.
Chopin: Prelude No. 4 & Grande Valse BrillanteMarc Teicholz
Marc Teicholz is an American guitarist.
The pieces he is performing are Frédéric Chopin’s Prelude No.
4 in E minor, Op.
28: Largo, and the Grande valse brillante in E-flat major, Op.
18.
In Santa Monica, California.
Bach: Toccata, BWV 914Smaro Gregoriadou
Smaro Gregoriadou is a Greek guitarist.
The pieces performed are from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata, BWV 914: Movement I: Introduction, Movement II: Un poco allegro, Movement III: Adagio, Movement IV: Fugue.
Goya’s MajaStefano Grondona
Goyescas, or The Majas of Goya, was composed by Granados, a native of Spain’s Catalonia region, inspired by the paintings of his compatriot, the artist Goya.
The performance is by the Italian maestro Stefano Grondona, who is also deeply versed in Catalan culture.
Etude No. 9Alvaro Pierri
No.
9 from the Twelve Études for Guitar by the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Performed by Alvaro Pierri, a guitarist from Uruguay in South America.
This collection of studies is dedicated to Andrés Segovia.
cathedralAmancio Amaro
A signature work by the Paraguayan guitarist-composer Agustín Barrios.
It appears to have been inspired by a Bach organ piece he heard in a church.
The piece consists of three movements.
A passionate performance by the Uruguayan guitarist, César Amaro.