Classical Guitar of Fernando Sor (Creative Concepts Publishing) by Joseph Harris

by Fernando Sor

This book provides guitarists with an essential collection of 22 exquisite pieces by the great Sor, an extensive biography, and playing notes for each piece. Variations on a Theme from Mozart's "The Magic Flute" * Minuet in D Major, Op. 11, No. 5 * Minuet in E Major, Op. 11, No. 10 * Divertimento in C Major, Op. 13, No. 3 * Les Folies d'Espangne, Op. 15(a) * Bagatelle in D Minor, Op. 43, No. 5 * and more. Includes tablature.

Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

About the author

Josep Ferran Sorts i Muntades was a Spanish guitarist and composer. (As Sor's works were published in various countries, his name was translated, leading to variations in the spelling. Variations have included Joseph Fernando Macari Sors, Fernando Sor, Ferran Sor, Ferdinand Sor, and Ferdinando Sor).

He is best known for his guitar compositions, but he also composed music for opera and ballet, earning acclaim for his ballet titled Cendrillon. Sor’s works for guitar range from pieces for advanced players, such as Variations on a Theme of Mozart, to beginner pieces.