Fernando Sor Opus 35, No’17

[Fishermike]

Very nice! Inspires me to pick up my classical again. Agree that Sor had high expectations of "novices".

[Wrighty]

Originally Posted by Carey

Very well played. You made it sound and seem easy- and it needs to sound that way, IMO- but it's not, with those shifts. Nice job not snatching at them!

Nice, effective ritard at the end, and I think a little more of that here and there

would be effective- if *you* hear it that way- along with a touch more of color, as mentioned above. Really nice job.

Thanks Carey, I did find this one very challenging to play as I wanted it to sound. Thanks for the feedback.

[Wrighty]

Originally Posted by charles Tauber

I'd suggest to start by exaggerating the heck out variations in dynamics and tonal colour. Later, make it more subtle if you prefer.



Apply those things not only to entire phrases but explore the possibilities for individual notes, particularly those of the melody.

Ok, I’ll work on that Charles - thanks.

[Wrighty]

Originally Posted by Fishermike

Very nice! Inspires me to pick up my classical again. Agree that Sor had high expectations of "novices".

Well I am very pleased to hear that!

Sor does seem to set the bar rather high ;-)