Sor

Sor, Fernando - (1778-1839)

Fernando Sor was born in Barcelona sometime in February, 1778. He was baptized in Barcelona as José Fernando Macarurio Sors. Sor was a talented musician. He played the guitar and composed when he was eight. Sor became the most well knows guitarist of his time. He wrote some pieces for piano, opera and ballet,but he is best remembered for his guitar studies. He wrote more than 300 pieces for guitar.

30 Selected Etudes These essential repertoire pieces continue to be used by teachers and students to build solid classical technique.
Complete works (Original Scores)
List of Works (Opus No.):: • 1. 6 Divertissements.; • 2. 6 Divertissements.; • 3. Varied Theme and Minuet.; • 4. Fantasy.; • 5. 6 Short Pieces.; • 6. 12 Studies.; • 7. Fantasy.; • 8. 6 Divertissements; • 9. Introduction and Variations on a Theme from "The Magic Flute" by Mozart.; • 10. Fantasy.; • 11. 2 Varied Themes and 12 Minuets.; • 12. Fantasy.; • 13. 6 Divertissements. 1819.; • 14. Grand Solo. 1822.; • 15a. Folies d`Espagne et un Menuet. 1822. (Meissonnier). 1810. (Castro).; • 15b. Sonata Seconda in C major. 1822. (Meissonnier). 1810. (Castro).; • 15c. Thème Varié in C major. 1822. (Meissonnier). 1810. (Castro).; • 16. Cinquième Fantaise. (Introduction , Theme and Variations on "Nel Cor Piu" by Paisillo").; • 17. 6 Waltzes.; • 18. 6 Waltzes.; • 19. 6 Airs from the "Magic Flute".; • 20. Introduction and Varied Theme.; • 21. "Les Adieux".; • 22. Grand Sonata. 1825.; • 23. Divertissements. 1825. (Meissonnier).; • 24. 8 Short Pieces. 1825.; • 25. Grand Sonata. 1827.; • 26. Introduction and Variations on " Que Ne Suis-Je La Fougère!". 1827.; • 27. Introduction and Variations on " Gentil Housard". 1827.; • 28. Introduction and Variations on " Malbrough S`En-Va-t-En Guerre". 1827.; • 29. 12 Studies. (Continuation of op, 6.).; • 30. Fantasy and Brilliant Variations. 1828.; • 31. 24 Progressive Lessons for Beginners.; • 32. 6 Short Pieces.; • 33. 3 Society Pieces. 1828. ( Last Publication by Meissonnier).; • 34. L`Encouragement. (Duet). 1828. (Pacini).; • 35. 24 Exercises. 1828.; • 36. (In Simrock Edition this op, No. is given as 3 Society Pieces. But is the same composition as op, 34.).; • 37. Serenade.; • 38. Divertissements. ( Duet). 1829-30. ( Pacini).; • 39. 6 Waltzes. (Duet). 1829-30. ( Pacini).; • 40. Fantasy and Variations on a Scottish Air.; • 41. Les Deux Amis. (Duet). 1829-30. (Pacini).; • 42. 6 Short Pieces.; • 43. "Mes Ennius" - 6 Bagatelles.; • 44. 24 Studies.; • 44, bis. 6 Easy Waltzes. (Duet). 1831. (Pacini).; • 45. 6 Pieces.; • 46. "Souvenir of Friendship". 1831.; • 47. 6 Short Pieces. 1832.; • 48. "How do you like this ?" - Rondo. 1832.; • 49. Military Divertissement. (Duet). 1832. (Pacini).; • 50. "La Calm". 1832.; • 51. "À la Bonne Heure" - 6 Waltzes. 1832.; • 52. Fantasy Villagoise.; • 53. "The First Step". ( Duet). 1832. ( Pacini).; • 54. Concert Piece. 1832.; • 54. bis. Fantasy. (Duet); • 55. 3 Easy Duets. (Duet).; • 56. "An Evening in Berlin".; • 57. 6 Waltzes and a Galop. 1834.; • 58. Easy Fantasy.; • 59. Elégiac Fantasy.; • 60. 25 Progressive Studies.; • 61. 3 Easy Duets. (Duet). 1836-7. ( Pacini).; • 62. Divertissements. (Duet). 1837-8. ( Pacini).; • 63. "Souvenir of Russia. (Duet).