Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839)
Works: Three Minuets, Op.11: No.6 in A major: Andante Maestoso, No.7 in a minor: Andante, No.8 in A major: Andante con moto; Air: ‘Oh Cara armonia’ from Mozart’s Opera Il Flauto Magico. Arranged with an Introduction and Variations for the Guitar. As performed by the Author at the Nobilities Concerts. Op.9; Menuet in c minor, Op.24 No.1; Menuet in C major, Op.5 No.3; Andante Largo, Op.5 No.3. Two Minuets, Op.11: No.5 in D major: Andante Maestoso, No.4 in D major: Andante con moto; From Studios for the Spanish Guitar, Op.6: No.2 in A major: Andante Allegro, No.8 in C major: Andantino, No.9 in d minor: Andante Allegro, No.11 in e minor: Allegro Moderato, No.12 in A major: Andante; Grand Solo, Op.14: Andante, Allegro; Menuet in G major, Op.3

“Quite simply some of the finest guitar playing you'll ever hear.” Gramophone

“Nothing obscures the subtlety and beauty of his solo guitar.” The Times

World-renowned guitarist William Carter presents an appealing collection of early works by Spanish guitar virtuoso and composer Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839). William Carter employs a performance practice endorsed by Sor himself - playing without fingernails – making this a truly unique recording.

“A lovely sound…[Carter] pulls you into the music’s colourful intimacy.”
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"[A] fascinating collection" The Observer