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Maria Luisa Anido was a renowned classical guitarist born on August 26, 1907, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was the youngest of six children in a family of musicians. Her father, Juan Anido, was a guitarist and composer, and her mother, Maria Luisa Ozán, was a pianist. Anido's siblings were also musicians, with her brother Juan José Anido being a well-known composer and guitarist. Anido began playing the guitar at the age of six, under the guidance of her father. She quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began performing in public at the age of nine. By the time she was a teenager, Anido was already a well-known performer in Argentina, and she began to attract attention from international audiences. In 1928, Anido traveled to Europe to study with the renowned Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia. She spent several years studying with Segovia, and he became a mentor and friend to her. During this time, Anido also performed extensively throughout Europe, including in Spain, France, and Italy. Anido's performances were highly acclaimed, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the world's leading classical guitarists. She was known for her technical skill, musicality, and expressive playing style. Anido's repertoire included works by classical composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as pieces by contemporary composers such as Manuel Ponce and Heitor Villa-Lobos. In 1933, Anido returned to Argentina and continued to perform and teach. She became a professor at the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where she taught for over 30 years. Anido also continued to perform internationally, including in the United States, where she made several tours. Throughout her career, Anido received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 1957, she was awarded the Order of Merit by the Argentine government, and in 1960, she was named an Honorary Citizen of Buenos Aires. Anido was also awarded the Medal of the City of Paris in 1963 and the Medal of the City of Madrid in 1970. Anido's recordings are still highly regarded today, and many of her performances have been reissued on CD. Her playing style has been described as "sensitive, expressive, and technically flawless," and her interpretations of classical guitar music are considered some of the finest ever recorded. Anido continued to perform and teach until her death on June 4, 1996, at the age of 88. She left behind a legacy as one of the greatest classical guitarists of the 20th century, and her contributions to the world of classical music continue to be celebrated today.

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