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The following is a non-comprehensive list of composers who have composed original music for the classical guitar, or music which has been arranged for it. This list is sortable by name, nationality and years of birth or death.
The romantic guitar eventually led to a different type of guitar in Spain: the fan-braced Spanish guitars of Torres, which may be seen as the immediate precursor of the modern classical guitar. In the 20th century, many non-guitarist composers wrote for the instrument, whereas previously only players of the instrument had done so. [1]
Pages in category "Composers for the classical guitar" The following 172 pages are in this category, out of 172 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
In the 20th century, many non–guitarist composers wrote for the instrument, which previously only players of the instrument had done. For a larger list of composers who have written for the solo guitar, see the list of composers for the classical guitar. Some of the better–known are: Hermann Ambrosius (1897–1983) Louis Andriessen (1939 ...
Although Williams is best known as a performing classical guitarist, he has explored many different musical genres, as well as being a composer and arranger. Williams is perhaps best known to the general public for his recording of the Stanley Myers piece "Cavatina". The piece originally included only the first few bars of the tune as it is ...
Agustín Pío Barrios (also known as Agustín Barrios Mangoré and Nitsuga—Agustín spelled backwards—Mangoré; May 5, 1885 – August 7, 1944) was a Paraguayan virtuoso classical guitarist and composer, largely regarded as one of the greatest performers and arguably the most prolific composer for the guitar.
Name Born Country Abel Carlevaro: 1916–2001: Uruguay Agustín Barrios Mangoré: 1885–1944: Paraguay Alexandre Lagoya: 1929–1999: France Alirio Díaz: 1923–2016
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