Rodolfo Camacho Viera

Rodolfo Camacho Viera
Camacho Viera with one of his guitars
Born(1887-03-10)10 March 1887
Montevideo, Uruguay
Died1973(1973-00-00) (aged 85–86)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
NationalityUruguayan, Argentinian
OccupationLuthier

Rodolfo Camacho Viera (10 March 1887 – 1973) was a Uruguayan-born naturalized Argentine luthier,[1] known for manufacturing classical guitars and violins. He is considered one of the most notable Latin American luthiers of his time,[2] having received several awards.[3] His guitars have been praised by musicians such as Andrés Segovia[4][5] and Agustín Barrios.[5]

  1. ^ "El legado de Ernesto que sigue vivo en todos sus instrumentos". Clarín (in Spanish). 14 April 2013. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  2. ^ Vallejos, Ezequiel (5 May 2012). "Detrás de las cuerdas". DIA 32 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  3. ^ Prat, Domingo (1986). A biographical, bibliographical, historical, critical dictionary of guitars (related instruments), guitarists (teachers, composers, performers, lutenists, amateurs), guitar-makers (luthiers), dances and songs, terminology (Repr. [of the ed.] Buenos Aires, Romero y Fernandez, 1934 ed.). Columbus, Ohio: Ed. Orphée. ISBN 978-0-936186-18-4.
  4. ^ Vowinkel, Otto (27 May 2013). "Andres Segovia". Ottovowinkel.com. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  5. ^ a b Herrera, Francisco. Enciclopedia de la Guitarra (in Spanish). Piles. p. 404. ISBN 9788495026798.