Why is Fernando Sor called 'Beethoven of the Guitar'?

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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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00:00 | Introduction
00:31 | The Guitar in the 19th century
01:49 | The music of Sor and Beethoven
04:05 | Analysing musical elements
07:05 | Conclusion
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Пікірлер: 51

@charles1440 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful tribute to the incredible Fernando Sor,,, I have listened to his music since I was 9 years old! In my eyes he is the greatest guitarist ever lived. You provided a rare glimpse into his life and world. Thank you!!!!1. Charles

@UniGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Charles, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I'm delighted to know we share the same admiration for Fernando Sor and that you enjoyed the video. Really appreciate it!

@00vTv00 6 ай бұрын

I needed this history, Sor is legendary!

@olverager Жыл бұрын

Great job, man. Thanks for sharing. Best regards from México.

@UniGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's my pleasure to share it! Un saludo

@dolcewee 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic material! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Best regards from Singapore

@UniGuitar Ай бұрын

Glad to know! Thank you for your comment, kind regards

@BradConroy_guitar 10 ай бұрын

Very well done, sir. I also love the music of Sor.

@UniGuitar 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Sor's music is wonderful indeed 🙂

@LucasFigueiredoBR 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente vídeo, muito bem produzido e informativo!

@UniGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado pelo feedback, Lucas! Cumprimentos

@danielroest4866 3 жыл бұрын

Really well done, Bruno, so informative and great production values. Thanks!

@UniGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment, glad you find it valuable!

@makemyday7849 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are both interesting and insightful, thank you for an excellent presentation and well researched comparison of these great men. 💛

@UniGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tendai, thank you very much for taking the time and for your kind words. It makes me glad to know that the content is interesting for the audience as it is to me. All the best, Bruno

@kayalastochka1075 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for such an interesting and useful video material about the Great guitarist and composer Fernando Sor ) after that, I'm so inspired to find out more information and biography about his personality and life story)

@UniGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind comment, Kaya! I'm very happy to know this video inspired you to learn more about the composer and his music :)

@porculizador 2 жыл бұрын

very informative... thank you!

@UniGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you find it useful, thanks!

@williamveramendi7738 3 жыл бұрын

just two words very 'interesting' and very educative. Thanks

@UniGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words William! Cheers, Bruno

@guitzanin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@arnaldogomes4616 Жыл бұрын

eu com 68 anos me apaixonando pela musica clasica

@RafaelElizondoClasesdeGuitarra 2 жыл бұрын

Qué video más bonito! Felicidades!

@UniGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Rafael, me alegra verte aquí y gracias por tu comentario! He visto tus videos, y también de Fernando Sor y me encanta lo que haces. Un abrazo

@MultiSpartan24 2 жыл бұрын

Estoy en tercer año de la carrera de guitarra clásica, y no espero para poder ver todos estos temas en Historia de la Música. Es inspirador saber quién hizo tu repertorio. Muchas gracias por el video!

@UniGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Que bién Adriel! Me alegro que te guste el vídeo y mucha suerte para tu carrera! Un saludo

@victorcastroguitar Жыл бұрын

Parabéns Bruno , ótimo trabalho, abraço.

@UniGuitar Жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado Victor! Um abraço

@zlateandonoski9356 11 ай бұрын

Nice

@olindaferreira1653 3 жыл бұрын

Interessante trabalho.

@UniGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

:) que bom!

@sebastianchavezrios7172 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful video. Thanks Bruno, I was reviewing the Fantasy Op. 40 and I didn't feel completely comfortable, but the ideas you mention helped me a lot. One question: what are the books that appear at the beginning of the video? Thanks in advance

@UniGuitar 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! The books are "Formas de Sonatas" by Charles Rosen (publicado en castellano por Mundimúsica), which has a chapter about the music by Beethoven and Schubert and "Estudios sobre Fernando Sor" (Luis Gásser).

@manuellopes8673 3 жыл бұрын

A critica privada dizia que estava brutal. E está! PARABÉNS.

@UniGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado Manuel! :D

@davidschestenger3366 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Bruno, thank you for your video, no doubt is very interesting, and informative. At the same time I would say that comparison often mistaken the point The dimension of Beethoven could be very difficult to be “comparable “ just the last quartets or pianos sonatas are a monument to human kind At the same time, I’m studying guitar, and I’m totally addicted and seduce by this instrument that in the wright hands is wonderful, and Fernando sor, carulli, carcassi They are wonderful and left a wonderful legacy, I’m studying carcassi and sor in this moment, and my day flows away Again, thank you for your video David

@UniGuitar Жыл бұрын

Hi David! Thanks for your feedback, I'm glad you find informative and interesting.

@carlosmanueldiaz531 2 жыл бұрын

I think that "Sor is called the Beethoven of guitar" for his proximity(among them) in the time more that for your style, in fact, only Mozart is mentioned and imitated in his variations op 9 and others no guitaristics pieces. In his compositions he name to Cimarosa, S.Mayer, Paisiello, Aguado, Regondi, Coste and ¡Mozart! for more of four times of all Sor production. Mozart is the real inspiration of the Sor work definitely but "this saying" has remained in the popular culture. Thanks for your videos👍

@UniGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the additional information!

@Juanfernandez-sm8jl 9 ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏"Fernando Sor (José Fernando Macario Sors o Ferran Sor i Muntades, Barcelona, 13 de febrero de 1778 - París, 10 de julio de 1839) fue un guitarrista y compositor español. El musicólogo belga Fétis lo llamó el “Beethoven de la guitarra”."

@UniGuitar 9 ай бұрын

Interesante, muchas gracias!