Fernando Sor: Complete Guitar Music Vol. 10 – Jason Vieaux (Naxos) CD

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• UPC: 730099498623
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: Naxos
• MPN: 8.553986
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical Era / Guitar Solo
• Composer: Fernando Sor (1778–1839)
• Artist: Jason Vieaux (Guitar)
• Release Year: 1998

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (DDD)
• Playing Time: 62:55
• Series: Naxos Guitar Collection
• Label: Naxos
• Recording Venue: St. John Chrysostom Church, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada (December 1996)
• Technical Spec: Recorded using 20-Bit Technology for high-definition sound.

Overview

Fernando Sor, often hailed as the "Beethoven of the Guitar," was instrumental in elevating the instrument to a level of classical sophistication rivaling the piano or violin. This tenth volume of Naxos’s ambitious complete guitar music series focuses on three significant collections: the Six Bagatelles (Op. 43), the Twenty-Four Progressive Pieces (Op. 44), and the Six Pieces (Op. 45).

Performed by the Grammy-winning American virtuoso Jason Vieaux, these works showcase Sor’s signature elegance, melodic clarity, and pedagogical brilliance. While some pieces were originally intended for instructional purposes, they transcend "exercises" through their lyrical depth and formal perfection. From the melancholic charm of "Mes Ennuis" (Op. 43) to the witty variations of "Voyons si c'est ça" (Op. 45), this recording is a masterclass in the refined aesthetic of the late Classical period.

Interesting Facts

• The Beethoven of the Guitar: This moniker was bestowed upon Sor by his contemporaries because of the orchestral texture and symphonic depth he brought to his solo guitar compositions.
• Instructional Legacy: Sor’s Method for the Spanish Guitar (1830) is still studied by classical guitarists today. His "Progressive Pieces" (Op. 44) are a staple for students, yet in the hands of an artist like Vieaux, they reveal their full artistic potential.
• International Virtuoso: Though born in Barcelona, Sor lived a nomadic life, achieving fame in Paris, London, and even Moscow, where he was commissioned to write ballets.
• The Artist: Jason Vieaux is one of the most prominent guitarists of his generation. This early recording captures the beginning of a career that would later result in a Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo.
• The Instrument: On this recording, Vieaux plays a guitar by German Vasquez, known for its warm, balanced tone that perfectly complements Sor's delicate textures.
• Cover Art: The booklet features the painting The Grape Harvest by Francisco de Goya, a contemporary of Sor, echoing the Spanish heritage shared by the composer and the artist.

Track Listing

Six Bagatelles, “Mes Ennuis” Op. 43 (17:51) 1–6. Andante, Allegretto, Cantabile, Mazurka, Andante, Valse.

24 Pièces progressives, Op. 44 (30:12) 7–30. Including Andante, Allegretto, Cantabile, Marche, and Valse movements.

Six Pièces, “Voyons si c’est ça” Op. 45 (14:41) 31–36. Andantino, Allegretto, Theme and Variations, Valse, Andante, Valse.

Publishers

Published by HNH International Ltd. (℗ 1998, © 1998). Artistic and Production Co-ordinator: Norbert Kraft. Producer and Digital Editor: Bonnie Silver. Music Notes by Richard Long.

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