[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.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Isaac Albéniz：Asturias (Leyenda)Krzysztof Meisinger		Activities and Achievements of the Polish Classical Guitarist, Meisinger
2	Entre dos aguas (1976)Paco de Lucía		Paco de Lucía is the greatest guitarist in flamenco.
3	Verano PorteñoAlexandra Whittingham		A classical guitarist covers a Japanese song
4	FandanguilloAndrés Segovia		Segovia, the father of classical guitar technique
5	GranadaJulian Bream		Bream contributed to the popularization of the classical guitar
6	Vals No.3John Williams		Classical guitarist from Australia
7	AsturiasAna Vidovic		Ana Vidović is a young genius guitarist from Croatia.
8	Schubert: Ave MariaMichael Lucarelli		Versatile activities and achievements of a classical guitarist
9	sunflowerFukuda Shinichi		Shin-ichi Fukuda is a classical guitarist who represents Japan.
10	PreludeNarciso Yepes		Narciso Yepes, a classical guitarist from Spain
11	ToccataDavid Russell		David Russell is an excellent guitarist.
12	Balkan MiniatureZoran Dukic		Zoran Dukić, an outstanding Croatian guitarist
13	La PalomaPepe Romero		Pepe Romero is a guitarist with top-class technique.
14	Sonata Op.15Marcin Dylla		Biography of Polish classical guitarist Marcin Dylla
15	Capricho árabeFrancisco Tárrega		Tárrega’s profound melodies and many masterpieces
16	Mompou’s CoralSean Shibe		Sean Shibe, guitarist, award-winning, innovative
17	Concierto de Aranjuez, First Movement: Allegro con SpiritoThibaut Garcia		Thibaut Garcia is a young French classical guitarist
18	AzureAmano Kiyotugu		The achievements of a guitarist who fused classical and jazz
19	Three Études, Op. 29: No. 23 in G Major (Allegro)William Carter		William Carter is a master performer of early music instruments.
20	Black Orpheus (Song of Orpheus / Morning of the Carnival)Yō Setsuhi (Yan Shuefei)		Yang Xuefei is a classical guitarist active internationally.
21	Tango de la CaderaManuel Barrueco		A renowned classical guitarist from Cuba
22	Grand OvertureJason Vieaux		Jason Vieaux's powerful classical guitar
23	Collection of SonatasRoberto Aussel		Playing Scarlatti’s sonatas on guitar
24	Bach: From the Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin, Movement II: FugueTatyana Ryzhkova		Tatiana Litskova plays Bach
25	Tarrega: Capricho ÁrabeIsabel Martínez		Introduction to the activities of Spanish classical guitarist Isabel Martínez
26	Rodrigo: Pastoral for Guitar & Prayer and DanceFilomena Moretti		The achievements of Moretti, an outstanding Italian guitar performer
27	Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007John Feeley		John Feeley is an outstanding Irish guitarist.
28	Villa-Lobos: Mazurka-ChoroNora Buschmann		Biography and musical activities of Nola Buschmann
29	SunburstAndrew York		York's Sunburst, recorded and popularized by Williams
30	AsturiasSharon Isbin		Sharon Isbin is a Grammy Award–winning female guitarist
31	OdeonCarlos Barbosa-Lima		Nazareth-composed Odeon, guitar performance
32	From Sonata Romantica: Movements II and IIIOscar Ghiglia		A Mexican composer creates a Schubert hymn
33	Bach: Air on the G StringPer-Olov Kindgren		The music and philosophy of guitarist Kindgren
34	Spanish RomanceChristopher Parkening		Christopher Parkening's distinctive tone
35	ChaconneEliot Fisk		Eliot Fisk, a guitarist directly taught by Segovia
36	Bach: From the Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin, Movement II: FuguePetrit Çeku		Petrit Çeku, Bach unaccompanied performance
37	Bach: From the Cello Suite No. 2 in G minor, BWV 1008, Movement IV (Unaccompanied)Isabella Selder		Isabella plays Bach with four guitars
38	Dvořák: From Symphony No. 9, Movement IJorge Caballero		Peruvian guitarist performs Dvořák
39	Seis por DerechoAlirio Diaz		The exceptional talent of Segovia’s disciple Díaz
40	Bach: From the Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin, Movement IV: GigueIvan Petricevic		Serbian guitarist performs Bach
41	Tansman: Variations on a Theme by ScriabinKarmen Stendler		Slovenian guitarist
42	Andante LargoIda Presti		Sor’s piece performed by Presti
43	Death of an AngelLeo Brouwer		Brouwer performs works by Piazzolla
44	Fernando Sor: Five Arias from The Magic FluteLeonora Spangenberger		Leonora plays Sol’s magic flute
45	Chopin: Prelude No. 4 & Grande Valse BrillanteMarc Teicholz		Mark Taishorotsu performs a Chopin piece
46	Bach: Toccata, BWV 914Smaro Gregoriadou		Greek guitarist performs Bach piece
47	Goya’s MajaStefano Grondona		A piece inspired by Goya’s paintings by Granados
48	Etude No. 9Alvaro Pierri		Performance of Villa-Lobos Etude No. 9
49	cathedralAmancio Amaro		A work by Barrios influenced by Bach
50	SarabandeGöran Söllscher		Bach composed, performed by Sellsel on an 11-string guitar
51	Choros No. 1Heitor Villa-Lobos		Historic recordings by Villa-Lobos himself
52	Miguel Llobet: Variations on a Theme of Sor, Op. 15Nicola Montella		Nicola Montella performs Variations on a Theme by Sor
53	Agustín Barrios: Variations on a Theme by TárregaOlivia Chiang		Olivia Chang played a piece by Barrios on the guitar.
54	Adagio Sonata K570Paul Galbraith		Paul Galbraith’s distinctive guitar tone
55	Bach: Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin, Fourth Movement: PrestoSanel Redzic		Bosnian guitarist plays Bach
56	MinuetMaría Luisa Anido		Guitar arrangement of Minuet composed by Mozart
57	Bach: Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 998Anika Hutschreuther		Annika performs a Bach piece at the church
58	KoyunbabaCarlo Domeniconi		A contemporary guitar piece by Domeniconi influenced by Turkey
59	Bach: From the Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin, Movement 3: SicilianaEva Beneke		Eva Benecke plays Bach
60	Mozart: From Sonata No. 10, Second MovementHeike Matthiesen		German guitarist, Mathiusen
61	Mendelssohn: From Songs Without Words, Venetian Boat SongIan Watt		Ian Watt performs a piece by Mendelssohn
62	Danzas españolasJose Luis Gonzalez		Guitar performance by José Luis González
63	MashiishaMaria Esther Guzman		Barrios, Brazilian Dance Mazurka
64	Bach: From French Suite No. 1 — No. 1, No. 2; and from Cello Suite No. 2 — No. 6 (unaccompanied)Paulo Martelli		Paulo Martelli is a Brazilian guitarist
65	JeegTilman Hoppstock		Performance of Bach's Partita No. 1, Gigue
66	La CatedralAgustín Barrios		The Life and Musical Activities of Agustín Barrios
67	MilongaJorge Cardoso		A versatile musician who performs traditional Argentine music
68	Allegro Moderato Op.38, No.23Miguel Llobet		Miguel Llobet’s profound musical interpretive ability
69	Arcas/Tárrega: Fantasia on Themes from La TraviataSedona Farber		Sedona Farber is an American guitarist.
70	Rodrigo: Concierto de AranjuezJessica Kaiser		A German guitarist performs the Concierto de Aranjuez.