Guitarist Segovia's remains laid to rest in his hometown

AP/YahooNews ^ | 6/3/02 | staff

[ppaul]

LINARES, Spain - Fifteen years after his death, master classical guitarist Andres Segovia finally was brought back to his hometown as he wished.

Segovia's remains were exhumed from the Madrid cemetery where he originally was buried and brought to Linares in Jaen province, the heart of Spain's olive-growing region.

Segovia, widely considered the greatest classical guitarist of the 20th century, died in 1987 at the age of 94. He is credited with elevating the guitar from a lowly bar instrument to one played on classical concert stages around the world, garnering as much respect as the violin or piano.

Segovia once said one of the goals of his musical career was "to separate the guitar from mindless, folklore-type entertainment."

Segovia's widow, Emilia, avoided moving his body to Linares, even though it was his wish, until a proper resting place was prepared, town hall officials said.

A 16th-century palace has been refurbished to house the musician's remains and a museum dedicated to his life and work.

A wake was scheduled for Monday night with a burial on Tuesday.

Emilia de Segovia led the funeral cortege that left Madrid Monday. Awaiting in Linares was 32-year-old Carlos Segovia, the only survivor among Segovia's four children.

The Segovia museum will feature sheet music written by Segovia, suits he wore while performing, medals he won and a favorite guitar nicknamed "La Nina," or little girl.

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[Mugwumps]

This is my all-time favorite musician. This guy was fantastic. Especially his baroque pieces.

Could you recommend any particular CD's?

[Dale 1]

I got to hear him once in concert. He didn’t use any amplification, but people were so quiet that if you moved, the rustling of your clothing could be heard.

[Pagey]

I only saw Andre Segovia on TV. I did get to see Bert Jansch at McCabes (in a tiny, very intimate room)here in L.A. in 1988 though.He's an incredible folk-blues guitar player.

[Republicus2001]

I did get to see Bert Jansch at McCabes
WOW, forgot all about this guy - and yas he was out there...how ' bout Lucky 7 ...great tune...

[Doctor Stochastic]

When Segovia died, St Peter requested he play something to prove his bona fides. Also Picasso was asked to paint something. When Lyndon Johnson died, St Peter asked him to prove who he was. Johnson balked and St Peter pointed out that Segovia and Picasso had to do the same. "Who are those guys" asked Johnson. "Go on in, Mr Johnson," replied St Peter.

[Republicus2001]

and what was the name of the 7-string folk-jazz white guy, think he was blind (not black)as well, he was one of Jansch's teachers at one point I think

[KC Burke]

There is an instrumental guitar duo recording of Charlie Byrd and Laurindo Almeda doing "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" that is one of the best guitar cuts ever done....have you heard it?

I think I should put a custom CD together with Segovia and Ted Neugent, alternating....it'll be a Freeper special.

[bluesagewoman]

"I think I should put a custom CD together with Segovia and Ted Neugent, alternating....it'll be a Freeper special."

OMG, you're right!

[Republicus2001]

George Van Eps was the 7 stringer

[Pagey]

"Lucky 7...great tune..."

Oh yes,w/ out a doubt.There are so many too.I've come to really appreciate Folk music.Jimmy Page of Zeppelin totally thieved the riff for his 'Black Mountianside' instrumental from him and stuck it on the first Zepp album(He light-heartedly mentioned that Jimmy did that at that show-LOL ) "You may recognize this...It was/used to be called 'Black Waterside' ", and then he played it and it was beautiful.I really like the song 'Alimony'and 'Weeping Willow Blues' too,heck I'm biased,I like them all.

[ppaul]

Could you recommend any particular CD's?

Well?

[bluesagewoman]

Sorry, I sent the reply by Private FReepMail. I recommended Segovia's Baroque classics. I got it at a Barnes and Noble. I have his Romantic collection, and a few others, but the Baroque is my favorite. He takes the classics and gives them an energetic lift. Not a dirge on the CD.

[ppaul]

Muchas gracias mi amiga.

[martin gibson]

Segovia once said one of the goals of his musical career was "to separate the guitar from mindless, folklore-type entertainment."

HEY..!!

[bluesagewoman]

De nada.

[TroutStalker]

The Segovia Collection, Vols. 1-5, MCA Classics.

[Cuttnhorse]

Geez, you have two great guitar names!