The music by Fernando Sor has been a pilar in the education of young guitarists and part of the concert repertoire for classical guitar, as well.
We often listen and read the Spanish composer being called the "Beethoven of the Guitar", designation that also titled Manuel Barrueco's album of Sor's music. But, for what reason?
In the make of this video I researched what could be the reasoning behind the question proposed, by looking into the context of the classical guitar in the 19th century and by analysing elements of the music by Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn (First Viennese School), along with resources employed by Fernando Sor.
What I found out turned out to be quite interesting and enlightening. You probably won't ever "see" the music by Fernando Sor the same way after watching this video. Enjoy!
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