This 1864 Spanish guitar was made by Antonio de Torres Jurado, one of the most significant and influential luthiers in the history of the concert guitar. Torres enlarged the size of the guitar, using fan bracing beneath a thinner soundboard, resulting in a powerful sound and setting the standard still used by luthiers today.
Enjoy this video of guitar virtuoso Jiji Kim playing “Asturias (Leyenda)” composed by Isaac Albéniz and see this guitar on display in our Spain exhibit!
Gift of the Robert J. Ulrich and Diane Sillik Fund
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