Description:

Fernando Sor (1778-1839) was one of the greatest guitarists of the classical era. He left behind not only guitar works but also orchestral works, ballets, operas, and a wide variety of other works, among them numerous songs, which are rarely heard today despite their excellent quality. This album features Sol's songs with guitar accompaniment. The song at the beginning is an arrangement of an aria from Mozart's "Don Giovanni. It has a strong presence as an independent song. In contrast, the "Spanish Lieder" is a work that shows off Sol's talent. The guitar and voice respect each other while spinning out a fascinating music. Recorded in 2016 by Nerea Bellaondo (mezzo-soprano)/Eva Beneke (guitar).