Luis Maravilla, a flamenco guitarist, was inspired to study classical guitar after hearing Andrés Segovia in New York, which he said 'drove me crazy'.
Performer Biography
Vicente Gómez, a guitarist on this album, performed a blend of solo classical and flamenco music, which was exceedingly rare and would have been anathema to Segovia.
Recording & Production
This album features a rare early recording of guitar with orchestra: Segovia's 1943 radio performance of Granados' Danza Española No. 5, arranged by Andre Kostelanetz.
Performer Biography
Ángel Iglesias, a guitarist on this album, was forced to flee Spain during the Civil War and acquired a Nansen passport from the League of Nations as a stateless refugee.
Performer Biography
Vicente Gómez, encouraged by Arthur Rubinstein, toured extensively and later opened his own nightclub, La Zambra, which became a central meeting point for celebrities.
Performer Biography
Alfonso Sorrosal, a self-taught guitarist, trained as a telegrapher and performed for the caliphate in Morocco before his musical career was interrupted by illness and civil war.
Performer Biography
Andrés Segovia, a prominent guitarist, was ostracized by American managers for five years due to comments asserting his support for Franco.
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