Fernando Sor
Video Source | Tor Inge Sandvold
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Fernando Sor’s Op.31 No.23, “Mouvement de priere religieuse,” is performed on an original guitar built by Josef Pages in 1811. The guitar is part of the Ringve Museum’s collection in Trondhjem, Norway. The performance is by Lasse Sandberg, currently the headmaster at Solbakken Folkehøgskole in Skarnes, outside Oslo. Sandberg previously worked at the Ringve Museum around twenty years ago. Many thanks to Peter Andreas Kjeldsberg, director of the Ringve Museum, for providing this information. For more information, visit http://www.digitaltmuseum.no/artifactView.do?idOwner=RMT&idIdentifier=RMT+67%2f10.
About the composer…
Sor’s musical career spanned several decades, during which he composed numerous works for various instruments, including the guitar, piano, and voice. His compositions were known for their intricate melodies, beautiful harmonies, and technical prowess. Sor’s contributions to the classical music genre were highly regarded by his contemporaries and continue to be revered by musicians and music lovers today.
Some of Sor’s most notable works include his guitar studies, which are still widely used as educational tools for aspiring guitarists. His compositions for the guitar showcased his mastery of the instrument and solidified his reputation as one of the greatest guitar composers of his time. In addition to his guitar works, Sor also composed chamber music, operas, and symphonies.
Fernando Sor’s legacy as a composer and musician is significant and enduring. His contributions to classical music continue to be celebrated and studied by musicians around the world. Sor’s ability to blend technicality with emotion and create beautiful melodies has left an indelible mark on the history of classical music. His works serve as a testament to his talent and passion for music, solidifying his place as one of the great composers of his era.