Andres Segovia (1893-1987) is widely regarded as the father of modern classical guitar playing. He was a Spanish virtuoso guitarist, composer, and teacher who helped popularize the guitar as a solo instrument. Segovia gave his first public performance at the age of 16 and went on to perform in concert halls around the world. He also recorded extensively, and his recordings have been praised for their technical brilliance and musical expression. Segovia's compositions for guitar include the "Concierto de Aranjuez" (1939), which is considered one of the most important works in the guitar repertoire.
John Williams
John Williams (born 1941) is an English classical guitarist, composer, and arranger. He is one of the most successful guitarists of all time, and his music has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world. Williams began playing guitar at the age of 12 and went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, and he has also recorded numerous albums. Williams' compositions for guitar include the "Concierto de Londres" (1991), which is one of the most popular guitar concertos ever written.