Biography
Andrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña (21 February 1893 – 2 June 1987) was a Spanish virtuoso classical guitarist. Many professional classical guitarists were either students of Segovia or students of Segovia's students.
Segovia's contribution to the modern-romantic repertoire included not only 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.
Filmography
all 6
Movies 5
self 4
TV Shows 1
Music
Goya (1950)
Movie
Self / Self - Classical guitarist
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
TV
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1893-02-21
Deathday1987-06-03 (94 years old)
Birth NameAndrés Segovia Torres
Birth PlaceLinares, Spain
ChildrenCarlos Andrés Segovia
CitizenshipsSpain
Awardshonorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela, honorary doctorate of the University of Granada, Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Beneficence, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, honorary doctorate of the University of Cadiz, Léonie Sonning Music Prize, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Medal of Work Merit, Hijo Predilecto de Andalucía, Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts, honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense
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