Product Description: (Amadeus). This heartbreaking tale uncovers a mystery in the life of one of the most important personalities of the twentieth century, guitarist Andres Segovia (1893-1987). He married the widowed Paquita Madriguera (1900-1965), famous child prodigy pianist and prized student of Enrique Granados, in 1935 as his international career was blossoming...read more

This second comprehensive volume on the life and work of Andres Segovia contains a biography of the years 1958-87 and focuses on Segovia's rendition of Spanish/ Romantic and Contemporary/Neo-Classical masterpieces by Tarrega, Albeniz, Granados, Llobet, and Ponce. A special appendix in each volume presents the original scores for the Segovia editions discussed in the text- some of which have never been published-as well as modern editions of these pieces. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Traces the background of the famous classical guitarist, assesses his talents as a performer and arranger, and provides detailed information on his concerts and recordings

The great Spanish classical guitarist reflects on his early years, the development of his musical interests and career, and Spain in the early decades of the century