José Rey de la Torre Musical artist

José Rey de la Torre (born December 9, 1917, Gibara, Cuba; d. July 21, 1994, San Jose, California), known by his stage name Rey de la Torre, was one of the most significant classical guitarists of the mid-twentieth century, and considered by many to be the father of “modern classical guitar technique”.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 09, 1917
Date of deathJuly 21, 1994

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Musical artist

BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Classical music
instrument
Classical guitar
record label
Philharmonia Orchestra
Elektra Records
Nonesuch Records
Composers Recordings Inc.

José Rey de la Torre on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2006/Oct06/REY_Bridge9188.htm