Andrs Torres Segovia is considered the most influential classical guitarist of the 20th century. He has had a notable place in modern classical music because of his influence on other guitarists in the last century.
His initial influence was known by his creation of modern transposed versions of classical pieces for guitar that were written originally for other types of instruments. His unique phrasing, style and musical tonality came through in a personality of guitar work that is undeniably his own. Segovia is also given credit for being the inspiration for his repertoire known as the modern-romantic movement in classical music. This consists of both his transcriptions of classical masterpieces for guitar and a large body of works dedicated to Segovia from other artists in the genre.
He also was a teacher in the musical fine arts and had influence on artists like John Williams, but was additionally influential on many New Age artists such as Liona Boyd. Nothing has changed the face of classical guitar playing more than the classical style that comes from Andrs Segovia and his guitar. Segovia leaves behind a legacy that will live on in modern classical music well into this new century and longer.