20 estudos de fernando sor biography
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Biography of
Fernando Sor (1778-1839)
A talent at odds with
parental aspirations
Fernando Sor was born in Barcelona, Spain into a family of career soldiers.
He initially planned to continue this legacy, but while young he was introduced to Italian opera, and the guitar by his father. The guitar at this time was not a highly regarded instrument, confined to taverns and the like.
At age 11, to convince his parents the benefits of his musical interests, he wrote songs set to Latin lyrics - Latin studies for the young Fernando being important to his parents.
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The leader of the Barcelona cathedral took note of his talent, but due to the death of his father Sor was unable to afford to study there. The new Abbot of Monterrat, Joseph Arredondo, also knew of the youngster and provided support in attending the "Escolania" - the choir school at the famous monastery.
Sor reveals in letters from his later life that the institution was of great benefit to him, and had fond memories o