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Fernando Sor

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Spanish classical guitarist and composer (1778-1839)

SpainMusiciansLived 1778 to 1839 · aged 61
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Fernando Sor was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer of the late Classical era and early Romantic era.

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Musician and his Family, French oil painting (Bibliothèque Marmottan, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris)Musician and his Family, French oil painting (Bibliothèque Marmottan, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris)Montmartre Cemetery, ParisMontmartre Cemetery, ParisThe original cover of Sor's Variations on a Theme of Mozart, Op. 9, published in Paris in 1821The original cover of Sor's Variations on a Theme of Mozart, Op. 9, published in Paris in 1821The original cover of Sor's Méthode pour la Guitare, published in Paris in 1830.The original cover of Sor's Méthode pour la Guitare, published in Paris in 1830.

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Fernando Sor was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer of the late Classical era and early Romantic era. Best known for writing solo classical guitar music, he also composed an opera, three symphonies, guitar duos, piano music, songs, a Mass, and at least two successful ballets: Cinderella, which received over one hundred performances, and Hercule et Omphale.

Country
Spain
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1778 to 1839 · aged 61
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28 languages

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