Who's behind the notes? Discover Fernando Sor: The Beethoven of the Guitar
Fernando Sor's Valse No. 1, Op. 39 is a charming and technically accessible waltz for guitar, part of a set of six composed by this Spanish guitarist and composer. While Sor is best known for his extensive and pedagogically valuable output for guitar, this waltz showcases his talent for crafting melodious and elegant miniatures. The mention of being "after an orchestral waltz by Mohor" likely refers to a popular waltz of the time, which Sor transcribed and adapted for the guitar, a common practice that made orchestral music available to amateur musicians.