La española, la de Torres

Overview

This documentary explores the life of the largely overlooked innovator of the modern guitar, Antonio de Torres Jurado. Born in 1817 in Almeria, Spain, this modest carpenter rose to global prominence in the mid-19th century in Seville. His groundbreaking techniques transformed the design and construction of guitars, influencing national schools and workshops worldwide and leaving a lasting legacy that continues to resonate in guitar-making today.