Spanish classical guitarist and cultural ambassador known for being a Sony Classical artist, for appearing with top orchestras and conductors including the New York Philharmonic, and for the albums Volver, Soul of Spanish Guitar, The Blue Album, Americano, Histoire du Tango, and Guitar Recital. He began playing and studying the guitar in his hometown before advanced training in Madrid, Weimar, and then New York at the Manhattan School of Music. He won the Andr 's Segovia Award when he was 15 years old. He released his debut album Guitar Recital in 2004.