[He said he feels privileged to carry the Segovia torch.] I have such great admiration for him, ... He once told me, 'The pursuit of excellence requires hard work and discipline, over and above success,' and I try to emphasize this with my students at Pepperdine. |
It was a great privilege to study with him — and I have felt he's the greatest for four reasons: one, he had great technique; two, he had a uniquely beautiful sound; three, his musicianship was remarkable — such feeling and passion; and four, he had the ability to communicate all of this to the public, from which he had wonderful support. |
Segovia was my musical inspiration while growing up, and he singlehandedly brought the guitar to the position of a major classical instrument, |