I realize Segovia elevated the classical guitar in the twentieth century as an important instrument. Like most others in this thread I find his recordings and performances stodgy and uninspiring. When I listen to John Williams I feel emotion, passion and most importantly awe inspiring drop your jaw excitement and amazement. His rendition of Asturias decimates Segovia's sloppy lackluster attempt both from an inspiration level and a technical performance level.
He simply doesn't appear to be human in this performance and every time I watch it I want to shoot my hand!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDAHl54V0CU