This is in fact the repeating story of the Spanish guitar: the innovations of Spain’s virtuosic musicians and ingenious craftsmen disperse to captivate and transform guitar-playing traditions around the world.
Guest blogger Kevin Sherwin reflects on his recent gallery concert at the Met in which he had the honor to perform on an Ignacio Fleta guitar from the Museum's collection.
Watch this 1955 interview with Andrés Segovia in which he discusses his relationship with master luthier Hermann Hauser and plays the guitar Hauser built for him.
Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock and Roll is an exhibition that tracks rock music's seismic impact on society and culture—all through the instruments and sounds that defined its voice.
