This programme traces a rich arc in the history and character of the classical guitar, moving from the poised elegance of the early nineteenth century to the vivid colours of Latin American musical tradition. Fernando Sor stands at the centre of the instrument’s classical heritage, shaping its technical and expressive language through works that combine formal clarity with lyrical invention. His variations and sonatas reveal the guitar as both a refined chamber voice and a vehicle for virtuosic imagination. Alongside this classical foundation appear the folkloric inspirations of Venezuela and Paraguay. Vicente Emilio Sojo’s miniatures evoke the gentle melancholy and rhythmic vitality of Venezuelan song, while Antonio Lauro’s dances bring a graceful, lilting energy rooted in popular tradition. The programme culminates in the distinctive voice of Agustín Barrios, whose music blends Romantic expressiveness with vivid narrative imagery—from the shimmering virtuosity of Las Abejas to the luminous atmosphere of La Catedral, inspired by the contrast between the solemn resonance of an organ inside a cathedral and the radiant sunlight beyond its doors. Through finely shaped phrasing and a natural sense of colour, Diego Blanco reveals the guitar’s remarkable range—intimate, poetic, and rhythmically alive—while illuminating the instrument’s journey across cultures and centuries.