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Jesús Amigo is a renowned classical guitarist from Spain, known for his virtuosic performances and innovative interpretations of classical guitar repertoire. Born in Madrid in 1963, Amigo began playing the guitar at a young age, inspired by the music of Andrés Segovia and other great classical guitarists. Amigo's early musical education was focused on the traditional Spanish guitar repertoire, but he quickly began to explore other styles and genres, including jazz, flamenco, and contemporary classical music. He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, where he honed his technical skills and developed a deep understanding of the classical guitar tradition. In the early 1980s, Amigo began to gain recognition as a rising star in the classical guitar world. He won several prestigious competitions, including the International Guitar Competition of Paris and the Francisco Tárrega International Guitar Competition. These victories helped to establish him as one of the most talented and promising young guitarists of his generation. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Amigo continued to perform and record extensively, both as a soloist and as a member of various ensembles. He collaborated with many of the leading musicians and composers of the day, including the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, who wrote several pieces specifically for Amigo. One of Amigo's most notable performances came in 1992, when he played at the closing ceremony of the Barcelona Olympics. His performance of Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez" was broadcast to millions of viewers around the world, and helped to cement his reputation as one of the world's greatest classical guitarists. In addition to his performing career, Amigo has also been active as a teacher and mentor to young musicians. He has taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Royal Conservatory of Madrid and the University of California, Los Angeles. He has also written several instructional books and videos, which have helped to inspire and educate a new generation of classical guitarists. Over the course of his career, Amigo has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the classical guitar world. In 2002, he was awarded the National Music Prize by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a performer and educator. He has also been awarded the Medal of Fine Arts by the Spanish government, and has been named an honorary member of several prestigious music societies and organizations. Today, Amigo continues to perform and record, and remains one of the most respected and influential classical guitarists of his generation. His innovative interpretations and technical mastery have inspired countless musicians around the world, and his legacy as a performer and educator will continue to shape the classical guitar tradition for generations to come.

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