[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!
Playlist
| [Guitar] Famous classical guitarists of the world. Recommended guitarists. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Isaac Albéniz：Asturias (Leyenda)Krzysztof Meisinger |  play_arrow | Krzysztof Meisinger was in 1984… |
| 2 | Verano PorteñoAlexandra Whittingham |  play_arrow | A classical musician from the Royal Academy of Music in the UK... |
| 3 | Entre dos aguas (1976)Paco de Lucía |  play_arrow | The true guitar god, Paco de Lucía... |
| 4 | FandanguilloAndrés Segovia |  play_arrow | He is hailed as the “father of modern classical guitar technique,” ... |
| 5 | GranadaJulian Bream |  play_arrow | British classical guitarist, Ju... |
| 6 | sunflowerFukuda Shinichi |  play_arrow | Shin-ichi Fukuda, who is from Osaka, in 1955… |
| 7 | Vals No.3John Williams |  play_arrow | An Australian classical guitarist… |
| 8 | Schubert: Ave MariaMichael Lucarelli |  play_arrow | The allure of the classical guitar across a variety of genres... |
| 9 | PreludeNarciso Yepes |  play_arrow | One of Spain’s leading classical guitarists… |
| 10 | Balkan MiniatureZoran Dukic |  play_arrow | An outstanding classical guitarist from Croatia... |
| 11 | AsturiasAna Vidovic |  play_arrow | A classical guitarist from Croatia, A… |
| 12 | ToccataDavid Russell |  play_arrow | David, whose tone exudes elegance, leaves a striking impression… |
| 13 | Capricho árabeFrancisco Tárrega |  play_arrow | The great classical guitarist, Francis… |
| 14 | Mompou’s CoralSean Shibe |  play_arrow | Sean Shibe, who is from Scotland, ... |
| 15 | La PalomaPepe Romero |  play_arrow | …who is also active as a flamenco guitarist. |
| 16 | Sonata Op.15Marcin Dylla |  play_arrow | The classical guitarist from Poland, Ma... |
| 17 | Concierto de Aranjuez, First Movement: Allegro con SpiritoThibaut Garcia |  play_arrow | Thibaut Garcia was born in 1994 in Fran... |
| 18 | AzureAmano Kiyotugu |  play_arrow | Since making a solo debut in 1991, Japan’s... |
| 19 | Three Études, Op. 29: No. 23 in G Major (Allegro)William Carter |  play_arrow | Mr. William Carter from the state of Florida… |
| 20 | Black Orpheus (Song of Orpheus / Morning of the Carnival)Yō Setsuhi (Yan Shuefei) |  play_arrow | Yang Xuefei is a classical ... born in Beijing in 1977. |
| 21 | Tango de la CaderaManuel Barrueco |  play_arrow | In 1974, concert artist Gi... |
| 22 | Tarrega: Capricho ÁrabeIsabel Martínez |  play_arrow | Spanish classical guitarist, Isa... |
| 23 | Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007John Feeley |  play_arrow | The classical guitarist that Ireland is proud of, … |
| 24 | Collection of SonatasRoberto Aussel |  play_arrow | Domenico, a composer representative of the late Baroque period… |
| 25 | Rodrigo: Pastoral for Guitar & Prayer and DanceFilomena Moretti |  play_arrow | A guitarist born in Italy in 1973... |
| 26 | Villa-Lobos: Mazurka-ChoroNora Buschmann |  play_arrow | Ms. Nora Buschmann is one of the leading figures in today’s classical... |
| 27 | SunburstAndrew York |  play_arrow | Guitarist and composer Andri, who hails from the United States... |
| 28 | AsturiasSharon Isbin |  play_arrow | A classical guitarist with a Grammy-winning track record... |
| 29 | Grand OvertureJason Vieaux |  play_arrow | Described as a “soulful classical guitarist”… |
| 30 | Seis por DerechoAlirio Diaz |  play_arrow | The great classical guitarist, Andrés... |
| 31 | OdeonCarlos Barbosa-Lima |  play_arrow | The compo… by the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth |
| 32 | From Sonata Romantica: Movements II and IIIOscar Ghiglia |  play_arrow | "Sonata Romantica" is a tribute to Schubert… |
| 33 | Bach: From the Cello Suite No. 2 in G minor, BWV 1008, Movement IV (Unaccompanied)Isabella Selder |  play_arrow | “Isabella Selder (Isabella …” |
| 34 | Bach: From the Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin, Movement II: FugueTatyana Ryzhkova |  play_arrow | Tatyana Litskova (Tatyana … |
| 35 | Bach: Air on the G StringPer-Olov Kindgren |  | A Swedish [person] from Colombia, born in 1956... |
| 36 | Spanish RomanceChristopher Parkening |  play_arrow | A classical guitarist who gained popularity in the United States… |
| 37 | ChaconneEliot Fisk |  play_arrow | Oscar Gilya, Alirio Dia… |
| 38 | Bach: From the Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin, Movement II: FuguePetrit Çeku |  play_arrow | Petrit Çek (Petrit Çek… |
| 39 | Dvořák: From Symphony No. 9, Movement IJorge Caballero |  play_arrow | “Jorge Caballero (Jorge Cab… |
| 40 | Bach: From the Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin, Movement IV: GigueIvan Petricevic |  play_arrow | “Ivan Petricevic (Ivan…” |
| 41 | Tansman: Variations on a Theme by ScriabinKarmen Stendler |  play_arrow | Karmen Stendler (Karmen … |
| 42 | Andante LargoIda Presti |  play_arrow | A guitarist and composer who represents the Classical era of the guitar… |
| 43 | Death of an AngelLeo Brouwer |  play_arrow | Astor Pi..., famous for Argentine tango, |
| 44 | Fernando Sor: Five Arias from The Magic FluteLeonora Spangenberger |  play_arrow | Leonora Spangenberger (Le… |
| 45 | Chopin: Prelude No. 4 & Grande Valse BrillanteMarc Teicholz |  play_arrow | Marc Taishorotsu (Marc Tei… |
| 46 | Bach: Toccata, BWV 914Smaro Gregoriadou |  play_arrow | “Smaro Gregoriadou (Smaro G…” |
| 47 | Goya’s MajaStefano Grondona |  play_arrow | “Goya’s Maja” is in Spain’s Catalonia region… |
| 48 | Etude No. 9Alvaro Pierri |  play_arrow | Composed by the Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos… |
| 49 | cathedralAmancio Amaro |  play_arrow | The Paraguayan guitarist and composer, Barrios… |
| 50 | SarabandeGöran Söllscher |  play_arrow | Sarabande from Lute Suite No. 2 by J. S. Bach |
| 51 | Choros No. 1Heitor Villa-Lobos |  play_arrow | The great composer born in Brazil, Heitor Vi... |
| 52 | Miguel Llobet: Variations on a Theme of Sor, Op. 15Nicola Montella |  play_arrow | Nicola Montella (Nicola Mo… |
| 53 | Agustín Barrios: Variations on a Theme by TárregaOlivia Chiang |  play_arrow | Olivia Chang played a piece by Barrios on the guitar. |
| 54 | Adagio Sonata K570Paul Galbraith |  play_arrow | Hailing from Scotland with a distinctive and memorable tone... |
| 55 | Bach: Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin, Fourth Movement: PrestoSanel Redzic |  play_arrow | “Sanel Redžić (Sanel Re… |
| 56 | MinuetMaría Luisa Anido |  play_arrow | Mozart’s opera, Don Giovanni, huh… |
| 57 | Bach: Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 998Anika Hutschreuther |  play_arrow | “Anika Hutchenreuter (Anika… |
| 58 | La CatedralAgustín Barrios |  play_arrow | Also used for the portrait on Paraguay’s banknotes… |
| 59 | Arcas/Tárrega: Fantasia on Themes from La TraviataSedona Farber |  play_arrow | Sedona Farber (Sedona Fa… |
| 60 | Bach: From the Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin, Movement 3: SicilianaEva Beneke |  play_arrow | Eva Beneke... |
| 61 | Mendelssohn: From Songs Without Words, Venetian Boat SongIan Watt |  play_arrow | "Ian Watt" is... |
| 62 | Danzas españolasJose Luis Gonzalez |  play_arrow | For those who like classical music by Spanish composers... |
| 63 | KoyunbabaCarlo Domeniconi |  play_arrow | Italian-born guitarist and composer Carlo... |
| 64 | Mozart: From Sonata No. 10, Second MovementHeike Matthiesen |  play_arrow | Heike Matthäusen (Heike Ma… |
| 65 | MashiishaMaria Esther Guzman |  play_arrow | The Paraguayan-born guitarist and composer Agus... |
| 66 | Bach: From French Suite No. 1 — No. 1, No. 2; and from Cello Suite No. 2 — No. 6 (unaccompanied)Paulo Martelli |  play_arrow | Paulo Martelli (Paulo Mar... |
| 67 | JeegTilman Hoppstock |  play_arrow | Gigue from Bach’s Partita No. 1… |
| 68 | MilongaJorge Cardoso |  play_arrow | "Milonga" is a traditional music of Argentina... |
| 69 | Allegro Moderato Op.38, No.23Miguel Llobet |  play_arrow | The legendary guitarist, who studied under Francisco Tárrega, ... |
| 70 | Rodrigo: Concierto de AranjuezJessica Kaiser |  play_arrow | Jessica Kaiser (Jessica K… |