A Musical Messenger from the Americas: Agustín Barrios

There is much to discover from the Paraguayan.

This may seem strange, but I did not hear Agustín Barrios’s (1885-1944) work until I finished my undergraduate degree in classical guitar performance. Like many others, La Catedral introduced me to the world and music of Barrios. After learning about his music and history, I see him as a pivotal figure in classical guitar history. He equally possessed t…