Dive into the intricate world of classical guitar with Fernando Sor's "Sor: 20 Etudes & Variations on Theme by Mozart." Released on March 1, 2019, under the Artemisia label, this album is a masterclass in technique and composition, spanning a concise yet captivating 50 minutes. Sor, a Spanish composer and guitarist, showcases his prowess through a collection of etudes and variations, each piece meticulously arranged for guitar by the legendary Andrés Segovia.
The album is a treasure trove of musical studies, featuring excerpts from Sor's Op. 6, Op. 29, Op. 31, and Op. 35, along with his renowned "Introduction & Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op. 9." Each track is a testament to Sor's ability to blend technical exercises with melodic beauty, offering both a challenge and a delight to the ears. The pieces range from the lively and major-keyed compositions to the introspective and minor-keyed works, providing a diverse palette of sounds and moods.
Fernando Sor's "Sor: 20 Etudes & Variations on Theme by Mozart" is not just an album; it's an exploration of the classical guitar repertoire, a journey through the mind of a master composer, and a celebration of the instrument's expressive capabilities. Whether you're a seasoned guitarist or a classical music enthusiast, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
12 Studies, Op. 6: No. 8 in C Major (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar)Fernando Sor, John C. Williams
24 Studies, Op. 35 "Exercises": No. 13 in C Major (Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar)Fernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 6 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 2 in A MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 6 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 1 in D MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
24 Studies, Op. 35 "Exercises" (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 22 in B MinorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
24 Studies, Op. 35 "Exercises" (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 17 in D MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
24 Leçons progressives, Op. 31 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 21 in F MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
24 Leçons progressives, Op. 31 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 16 in D MinorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
24 Leçons progressives, Op. 31 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 20 in A MinorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
24 Leçons progressives, Op. 31 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 19 in A MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 6 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 3 in E MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 6 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 6 in A MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 6 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 9 in D MinorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 6 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 12 in A MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
24 Studies, Op. 35 "Exercises": No. 16 in D Minor (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar)Fernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 29: No. 23 in G Major (Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar)Fernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 6: No. 11 in E Major (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar)Fernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 29 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 22 in E-Flat MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 29 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 13 in B MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
12 Studies, Op. 29 (Excerpts Arr. A. Segovia for Guitar): No. 17 in C MajorFernando Sor, John C. Williams
Introduction & Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op. 9Fernando Sor, John C. Williams
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