"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 World-renowned guitarist William Carter presents an appealing collection of early works by Spanish guitar virtuoso and composer Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839). William Carter employs a performance practice endorsed by Sor himself - playing without fingernails – making this a truly unique recording. • William Carter believes Sor’s guitar music is some of the finest ever written for the instrument. ‘Fernando Sor: Early Works’ includes three large-scale works, interspersed with shorter pieces, which are charming and intimate with a strong Spanish flavour. • Carter’s use of his fingertips delivers wider dynamic contrasts and a softer, more subtle sound. This is the premiere recording of Sor’s early works to explore this performance practice. • William Carter’s recording is a blend of his incredible knowledge of the instrument and composer, his extensive research and endless hours of perfecting his technique. • A founding-member of the famous Palladian Ensemble, Carter has a deserved reputation as one of the finest baroque guitarists with critically acclaimed performances as an orchestral player, chamber musician and soloist. • William Carter is a member of The Academy of Ancient Music, The English Concert and Palladians and is well known in the UK as a regular performer at Early Music Festivals. • William Carter’s passion for the guitar, baroque guitar, lute and theorbo enthuses his playing with a freshness and vitality, coupled with faultless technique. Also available on Linn: “La Guitarra Española - The Music of Santiago de Murcia” (CKD 288) – named Editor’s Choice in Gramophone (2007) “La Guitarre Royalle” (CKD 185) - named in Gramophone's ‘Critic's Choice' list (2005) Track Listing: 1. Three Minuets, Op.11 - No.6 in A major: Andante Maestoso 2. Three Minuets, Op.11 - No.7 in a minor: Andante 3. Three Minuets, Op.11 - No.8 in A major: Andante con moto 4. Air: ‘Oh Cara armonia’ from Il Flauto Magico, Op.9 5. Menuet in c minor, Op.24 No.1 6. Menuet in C major, Op.5 No.3 7. Andante Largo, Op.5 No.3 8. Two Minuets, Op.11 - No.5 in D major: Andante Maestoso 9. Two Minuets, Op.11 - No.4 in D major: Andante con moto 10. Studios for the Spanish Guitar, Op.6 - No.2 in A major: Andante Allegro 11. Studios for the Spanish Guitar, Op.6 - No.8 in C major: Andantino 12. Studios for the Spanish Guitar, Op.6 - No.9 in d minor: Andante Allegro 13. Studios for the Spanish Guitar, Op.6 - No.11 in e minor: Allegro Moderato 14. Studios for the Spanish Guitar, Op.6 - No.12 in A major: Andante 15. Grand Solo Op.14: Andante, Allegro 16. Menuet in G major, Op.3 Total Running Time: 61 minutes |
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