Fernando Sor - Sor: Dúos para guitarra (LP)

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Fernando Sor's "Sor: Dúos para guitarra," a captivating classical guitar album released on May 1, 2013, under the Ensayo label. This 46-minute collection showcases Sor's mastery of the guitar, offering a blend of divertissements, duets, and fantasias that highlight his compositional prowess and technical brilliance.

The album opens with the enchanting "Divertissement, Op. 62," featuring an Andantino cantabile and a Movement de Polonaise, followed by the evocative "Souvenir de Russie, Op. 63." This multi-movement piece includes an Introduction: Andante moderato, a series of Variations, and a lively Finale: Allegretto. The duets from "Duets, Op. 44bis" provide a delightful interplay of melodies, while the "Fantasia Op. 54bis" concludes the album with an Andante - Andantino and an Allegro dans le genre Espagnol.

Fernando Sor, a Spanish composer and guitarist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is renowned for his contributions to classical guitar music. His compositions are celebrated for their lyrical beauty, technical challenges, and harmonic innovation. "Sor: Dúos para guitarra" is a testament to his enduring influence and remains a cherished addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.