The second guitar scheduled for use at the November 14, 2021 concert is by Manuel Ramírez (brother of José Ramírez I). While his elder brother Ramírez I based his craft on the guitars of his teacher Francisco González, Manuel recognized Torres’s superior construction methods early on. He thoroughly studied Torres, further enlarged the body, and established his own unique style.

While Torres is considered the originator of the modern guitar, Manuel can be seen as the luthier who further developed this foundation, establishing a style remarkably close to the contemporary guitar. He was also awarded the title of Official Luthier to the Royal Conservatory of Music in Spain.

His disciples included Santos Hernández and Domingo Esteso, who carried on his distinctive tonal character.

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2021.11.14 Masahiro Masuda plays J.S.Bach Cello Suite in Tokyou JAPAN