Sor: Late Guitar Woirks / Carter

William Carter, guitar

Fernando Sor
1. Three Études, Op. 29: No. 23 in G Major - Allegro 2. Three Études, Op. 29: No. 13 in Bb Major - Andante Lento 3. Three Études, Op. 29: No. 17 in C Major - Allegro Moderato 4. Morceau de concert, Op. 54 - Andante Largo 5. Morceau de concert, Op. 54 - Theme Varie 6. Morceau de concert, Op. 54 - Allegro 7. Lecon, Op. 31, No. 16 - Moderato 8. Mazurka, Op. 43, No. 4 9. Waltz, Op. 32, No. 2 10. Le Calme, Caprice pour guitar seul, Op. 50 - Andante 11. Three Études: Op. 60, No. 22 - Allegro Moderato 12. Three Études: Op. 35, No. 17 - Moderato 13. Three Études: Op. 35, No. 22 - Allegretto 14. Lecon, Op. 31, No. 23 - Mouvement de priere religieuse

"Quite simply some of the finest guitar playing you'll ever hear." Gramophone

"Nothing obscures the subtlety and beauty of his solo guitar." The Times

o World-renowned guitarist William Carter presents an appealing collection of works by Spanish guitar virtuoso and composer Fernando Sor, a much-anticipated follow-up to his acclaimed Early Works recording of 2010 (named Gramophone Editor's Choice).
o Sor's late works demonstrate highly elaborate structures and technique which tested even the finest students and pushed the boundaries of the instrument.
o This second collection showcases some of Sor's most commercially popular works with as much appeal for listeners today as for the original cosmopolitan audiences.
o William Carter employs a performance practice endorsed by Sor himself - playing with the finger tips, creating an intimate and unforgettable sound.
o A founding-member of the famous Palladian Ensemble, Carter has a deserved reputation as one of the finest classical guitarists with critically acclaimed performances as an orchestral player, chamber musician and soloist.
o William Carter is a member of The Academy of Ancient Music, The English Concert and Palladians and is well known as a regular performer at Early Music Festivals.
o William Carter's passion for the baroque guitar enthuses his playing with a freshness and vitality, coupled with faultless technique.

Price: $33.98