Andres Segovia Quotes
I've had only three wives and three guitars in my life, though I've flirted with others.
Wade, Graham. A New Look at Segovia, His Life, His Music, Vol. 1. Mel Bay Publications, 1997, p. 102.
Many whites applauded his views when they corresponded to Christian mores of the time.
Andrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Spain. Many professional classical guitarists today were students of Segovia, or students of his students. Segovia's contribution to the modern-romantic repertoire not only included commissions but also his own transcriptions of classical or baroque works. He is remembered for his expressive performances: his wide palette of tone, and his distinctive musical personality, phrasing and style.