Andrs Segovia - Old Recordings (Bach,Scarlatti,Sor,Granados,Trrega,Malats,Mendelssohn)

Andrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña (21 February 1893 -- 2 June 1987), known as Andrés Segovia, was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Jaén, Andalucia, Spain. He is the father of modern classical guitar. Segovia's contribution to the modern-romantic repertoire not only included commissions but also his own transcriptions of classical or baroque works. He is remembered for his expressive performances: his wide palette of tone, and his distinctive musical personality, phrasing and style.