Classical Guitar

Explore interviews, profiles, and other stories from the Classical Guitar archives – dating back to 1982.

Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part X, Segovia’s Zenith (1955-56)

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE NOVEMBER 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR In 1955 the image of Andrés...

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Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part IX, Segovia’s Published Editions (1955-1958)

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE OCTOBER 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR Our previous column looked at some...

Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part VIII, Segovia’s (20!) Published Editions 1945-1954

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE SEPTEMBER 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR We have seen in earlier articles...

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Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part VII, Segovia and His Edition of Sor’s ‘Studies’

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE AUGUST 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR In the post-war years from 1945...

Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part VI, The LP Revolution

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE JULY 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR In 1951, the release of Columbia...

Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part V, 1950

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE JUNE 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR So many foundations were prepared during...

Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part IV, 1948

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE MAY 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR At the end of World War...

Learn to Play J.S. Bach’s ‘Bourrée in E Minor’ for Guitar

For many classical guitar students, tackling the "Bourrée in E minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach is a rite of passage. Read More

Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part III, 1941-1947

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE APRIL 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR The stormy years of the war...

Segovia: A Centenary Celebration Part II, 1927-1938

BY GRAHAM WADE | FROM THE MARCH 1993 ISSUE OF CLASSICAL GUITAR From 1927 onward Andrés Segovia‘s international...

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Stories

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

A Look Inside Villa-Lobos’ Influential 1920s Choros

New York Guitar Festival 2021 Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Julian Bream

The Classics

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond