Fernando Sor: Les Plus belles pages

Fernando Sor (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Fernando Sor
• Audio CD (March 29, 2005)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bridge
• ASIN: B0007TKGLW
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,243 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This CD presents a collection of 14 of Fernando Sor's (1778-1839) finest compositions. From the early Op. 6, 12 Etude–one of Sor's most transcendent pieces- to the late, experimental "Fantaisie Villageoise" (the work contains what is probably the first usage of multiphonics on any instrument) David Starobin's readings probe the poetry and compositional beauty of Sor's unique art. Starobin performs all of this music on a 1923 Herman Hauser guitar–a small instrument that was modeled after an early 19th century Viennese design. In recent years, David Starobin's performances of 19th century music on period instruments have earned the American virtuoso numerous critical encomiums. Writing of a Starobin performance in Milan's "Il Fronimo", the journal stated that "Starobin has grasped the authentic spirit, aided by his perfect instrumental technique. Here, the music acquires its truest meaning with exalted phrasing, as it is rarely heard." Reviewing Starobin's! last Sor recording in "Gramophone", critic Jed Distler writes that "Starobin evokes the virtuosity of Artur Schnabel's Beethoven". And NPR's "All Things Considered" said: "David Starobin's interpretations are both sparkling and tender. Every note, every nuance, every gesture seems part of one clearly imagined vision. More than a virtuoso, Starobin is a champion for musical truth."

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 Stars, April 9, 2007

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Bjorkfinity (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fernando Sor: Les Plus belles pages (Audio CD)

This is incredible. I've listened to David Starobin over the last few years. He is a master of Sor and Giuliani. You can tell he's spent a great deal of time time studying/playing compositions from these two composers. His playing will most definitely give you insight to Fernando Sor's beauty. That goes for Giuliani, as well. He pays close attention to detail and gives meaning to every note. I'm sure Sor would be in awe of Starobin's playing. The period guitar has an absolutely warm, balanced sound to it, as well. This is like a narcotic for me it's so wonderful. You have to get the DVD, as well. And pick up his Giuliani CDs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fernando Sor Guitar Music, May 4, 2009

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Brian A. Reynolds (San Luis Obispo, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fernando Sor: Les Plus belles pages (Audio CD)

"Les Plus Belles Pages," music of Fernando Sor by guitarist David Starobin, is a beautiful CD...one I've been looking for in music stores locally for awhile. Thank you, Brian Reynolds