Fernando Sor: Les Plus belles pages

Track Listings

1. Studio No. 23 in G major, Op. 29, No. 23

2. Studio No. 17 in C major, Op. 29, No. 17

3. Studio No. 12 in A major, Op. 6, No. 12

4. Allegro moderato in e minor, Op. 35, No. 24

5. Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Andantino

6. Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Appel

7. Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Danse: Allegro

8. Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Prière

9. Cantabile in A major, Op. 47, No. 5

10. Andante in d minor, Op. 47, No. 1

11. Studio No. 2 in A major, Op. 6, No. 2

12. Leçon No. 13 in C major, Op. 31, No. 13

13. Menuet in F major, Op. 24, No. 6

14. Andantino in a minor, Op. 44, No. 22

15. Rondeau in D major, Op. 48, No. 6

16. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Larghetto

17. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Thème: Andante

18. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Variation 1

19. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Variation 2: Minore

20. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Variation 3

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Guitar virtuoso David Starobin's performances have earned the native New Yorker prominence in the world of classical music. More than 300 works - solo, chamber, and concerto - have been composed for and dedicated to Starobin, redefining the modern guitar repertoire. Among the list of composers who have written for David Starobin are Elliott Carter, George Crumb, Poul Ruders, Mel Powell, Charles Wuorinen, Simon Bainbridge, Colin Matthews, Jonathan Harvey, Barbara Kolb, Richard Wernick, Roger Reynolds, Gunther Schuller, Milton Babbitt, Per Nrrgard, Lukas Foss, Mario Davidovsky, and Starobin's brother, Michael Starobin. Starobin has performed these works throughout the world, collaborating with ensembles including The New York Philharmonic, National Symphony, Houston Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Copenhagen Light Radio Orchestra, and the Odense Symphony Orchestra (Denmark).

David Starobin's solo recordings have received honors from journals ranging from Guitar Player to Gramophone. His CD, "Newdance", received both a Grammy nomination as "Best Classical Solo Recording", and the Association for Independent Music's "Indie Award" for best classical CD of 1999. In 1981, David Starobin founded Bridge Records, Inc.. Starobin's work for Bridge as guitarist, producer and executive producer has earned Five "Indie" awards, eleven "Grammy" nominations, and numerous "Best of Year" awards from the international press.

David Starobin began his guitar studies at age 7, with the Puerto Rican guitarist Manuel Gayol, later working with Aaron Shearer at the Peabody Conservatory of Music. While a student at Peabody, Starobin worked closely with pianist Leon Fleisher, and was a frequent participant in the Marlboro Music Festival. Among his many honors are a Harvard University Fromm Grant, for "his commitment to the music of our time"; a Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Grant; and Peabody Conservatory's "Distinguished Alumni Award".

Since 1994, Starobin has been the chairman of the guitar department at the Manhattan School of Music, where he holds the school's "Andres Segovia Chair". His students have gone on to take top prizes in numerous international competitions, including: the Toronto, the Naumburg (New York), the Stotsenberg (Los Angeles), the Tokyo and the Tarrega (Spain).

Album Description
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."

Tracks:

Studio No. 23 in G major, Op. 29, No. 23
Studio No. 17 in C major, Op. 29, No. 17
Studio No. 12 in A major, Op. 6, No. 12
Allegro moderato in e minor, Op. 35, No. 24
Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Andantino
Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Appel
Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Danse: Allegro
Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Pri
Cantabile in A major, Op. 47, No. 5
Andante in d minor, Op. 47, No. 1
Studio No. 2 in A major, Op. 6, No. 2
Le No. 13 in C major, Op. 31, No. 13
Menuet in F major, Op. 24, No. 6
Andantino in a minor, Op. 44, No. 22
Rondeau in D major, Op. 48, No. 6
Introduction et Th VariOp. 20 - Larghetto
Introduction et Th VariOp. 20 - Th: Andante
Introduction et Th VariOp. 20 - Variation 1
Introduction et Th VariOp. 20 - Variation 2: Minore
Introduction et Th VariOp. 20 - Variation 3
Introduction et Th VariOp. 20 - Variation 4
Introduction et Th VariOp. 20 - Variation 5 and Coda
Andantino in A major, Op. 60, No. 23

Album Description

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:

10 Stars.......2007-04-10

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.

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1. Studio No. 23 in G major, Op. 29, No. 23
2. Studio No. 17 in C major, Op. 29, No. 17
3. Studio No. 12 in A major, Op. 6, No. 12
4. Allegro moderato in e minor, Op. 35, No. 24
5. Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Andantino
6. Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Appel
7. Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Danse: Allegro
8. Fantaisie villageoise, Op. 52 - Prière
9. Cantabile in A major, Op. 47, No. 5
10. Andante in d minor, Op. 47, No. 1
11. Studio No. 2 in A major, Op. 6, No. 2
12. Leçon No. 13 in C major, Op. 31, No. 13
13. Menuet in F major, Op. 24, No. 6
14. Andantino in a minor, Op. 44, No. 22
15. Rondeau in D major, Op. 48, No. 6
16. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Larghetto
17. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Thème: Andante
18. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Variation 1
19. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Variation 2: Minore
20. Introduction et Thême Varié, Op. 20 - Variation 3