Notes and Editorial Reviews
An adventurer as well as a composer, Fernando Sor led a dramatic life, full of both fortune and misfortune. His music, however, is unwavering in its beauty. His popularity as both a composer and performer is one of the reasons for the proliferation of classical guitar as a genre. Although his performances are lost over time, this collection of duets shows how well his compositions endure.
The music shows the influence of Sor's travels. "Souvenir de Russie" includes themes he came across in his journeys to St. Petersburg. The traditions of Russia and Spain blend remarkably easily. The six Waltzes combine Spanish and French customs in a series of elegant, refined dances.
Jordi Codina and Josep Maria Mangado have a light but assured
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Works on This Recording
1.
Duet for 2 Guitars, Op. 62 by Fernando Sor
Performer:
Jordi Codina (Guitar),
Josep Maria Mangado (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: after 1825; Paris, France
2.
Fantaisie for 2 Guitars, Op. 63 "Souvenir de Russie" by Fernando Sor
Performer:
Josep Maria Mangado (Guitar),
Jordi Codina (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: after 1825; Paris, France
3.
Waltzes (6) for 2 Guitars, Op. 44a by Fernando Sor
Performer:
Josep Maria Mangado (Guitar),
Jordi Codina (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: Paris, France
4.
Fantasy for 2 Guitars, Op. 54a by Fernando Sor
Performer:
Josep Maria Mangado (Guitar),
Jordi Codina (Guitar)
Period: Romantic
Written: Paris, France
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