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 South America seems to produce exciting classical guitarists. Belonging to the top echelon of classical guitarists in the world, Eduardo Fernandez hails from Uruguay.
When he made his New York debut in 1977, he won critical accolades, being described as "A top guitarist...Rarely has this reviewer heard a more impressive debut recital on any instrument" (Donal Henahan, The New York Times). |
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 Manuel Barrueco is one of the leading classical
guitarists of international renown. He has been described as a superb
instrumentalist and an elegant musician, with a seductive sound and uncommon
lyrical gifts. He has toured and recorded extensively. In the following, we
profile one of the greatest classical guitarists around today. |
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Known for guitars that are bold and powerful, and bodies larger than those of the Granada school, the Madrid school of guitar making was founded by the great Jose Ramirez I.
A great many other famous makers of the Madrid school were trained or influenced by the Ramirez dynasty for several generations.
You'll be amazed at the names that pop up. Following is the diagrammatic representation of the Madrid "lineage". |
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 Many great guitars have come from the UK, and some of their luthiers have gained international renown. The UK seems a good breeding ground for up and coming luthiers.
One of the new breed of luthiers from the UK is Earl S Marsh.
In his own words: "Only the best in materials selection for guitar construction is acceptable in order to attain all of the qualities expected of a fine concert guitar." |
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Jose Ramirez I was the founder of the Ramirez workshop. Born in Madrid in 1858, at the age of 12 he began working as an apprentice at the workshop of his Maestro Francisco Gonzalez located on the Carrera de San Jeranimo street of Madrid.
In 1890, he finally established himself at Concepcion Jeranimo nș 2, where his descendants carried on the business until 1995. The store has since been relocated to La Paz nÂș 8, very near the old shop. |
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