Antonio de Torres Jurado 1817 – 1892

Biography

Antonio de Torres Jurado was born on June 13, 1817, in the small village of La Cañada de San Urbano, where he would begin his lifelong dedication to the guitar. Throughout his career, he distinguished himself both as a skilled musician and as a master craftsman, earning recognition as a talented guitar player and luthier. His work would leave a lasting impression on the world of stringed instruments and musical performance.

Over the course of his life, Torres devoted himself to the dual pursuits of playing and building guitars, contributing significantly to the development and refinement of the instrument during the nineteenth century. His craftsmanship and musical expertise became intertwined, allowing him to understand the instrument from both an artist’s and maker’s perspective.

Antonio de Torres Jurado passed away on November 19, 1892, in Almería, concluding a life spent in service to his craft. His legacy remains tied to his contributions as both performer and builder, reflecting a lifetime of dedication to the guitar.