Fernando Sor composed, performed, and taught music which challenged assumptions of what the classical guitar could do. Sor wrote in a wide range of genres, including operas, ballets, string quartets, songs, and pieces for solo classical guitar. Sor’s works for guitar encompass a diverse array of music. This includes sonatas, fantasias, divertimentos, variations, and studies, among other works. During his prolific career, Sor performed throughout Europe for royalty and in public concerts. In the process, he brought his polyphonic approach to the instrument to a broad audience.
Fernando Sor: Works, Music, and Legacy
Fernando Sor: Works, Music, and Legacy
Fernando Sor: Works, Music, and Legacy
Fernando Sor composed, performed, and taught music which challenged assumptions of what the classical guitar could do. Sor wrote in a wide range of genres, including operas, ballets, string quartets, songs, and pieces for solo classical guitar. Sor’s works for guitar encompass a diverse array of music. This includes sonatas, fantasias, divertimentos, variations, and studies, among other works. During his prolific career, Sor performed throughout Europe for royalty and in public concerts. In the process, he brought his polyphonic approach to the instrument to a broad audience.