Fantaisie Villageoise op.52 by Fernando Sor/Xavier Díaz-Latorre, guitar
Fernando Sor's Fantaisie Villageoise is a composition of distinct character and it was dedicated to his friend and also renowned Spanish guitarist, Diosnisio Aguado. It adopts a programmatic style, unfolding a narrative akin to a story. Picture, if you will, a rustic village scene where, at a certain juncture, the populace is summoned to engage in a lively dance.
This spirited and dynamic dance, however, finds an abrupt pause as the resonating tones of a bell beckon the community to prayer. The prayer unfolds into a captivating melody, initially presented in the monodic fashion. Sor employs a technique where the same note is played on two strings simultaneously, enhancing the evocative quality of the monody
This melody resurfaces, this time transformed into a four-voice choir. As the alternation between monody and choir repeats, the prayer's serenity is momentarily disrupted by the insistent return of the dance, eager to seize control. Ultimately, the spiritual essence triumphs over terrestrial temptation.
The composition concludes with a gentle resonance of bells, serving as a lingering echo of the prayer, and a final delicate chord in pianissimo, elevating the musical voice toward the heavens. Truly, a masterpiece to be savoured!
Enjoy the enchanting journey!
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Copyright for the score @publicdomain
Historical guitar by Blaise le Jeune, ca. 1840-1850.
Sound Xavier Díaz-Latorre
Camera Borut Bučinel
Edition Xavier Díaz-Latorre & Tanja Skok
Recorded at the Palazzo Besenghi degli Ughi
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Glasbena Šola Koper - Podružnica Izola, Slovenja
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Best Sor video on KZread. That's it.
Everything about this is moving and inspiring to me. The playing, the piece and the story you wrote to go with it, the video, the audio, and of course those gut strings :) Bravo, Xavi!
Thank you! Sor is the most underrated composer of all. It's just because he specialized in guitar (although he played piano just as well and he composed for orchestra and vocalists, too). He belongs next to Chopin. Thanks again for some new Sor.
Good stuff! I'm glad KZread sent me to see this video!
Superb! The best performance I've ever heard, without a doubt -- you capture the programmatic elements perfectly.
Je suis époustouflé...merci infiniement pour cette beauté insoupçonnée venant d'un compositeur que l'on croyait connaître, voire comprendre...
Rarely played,, one of Sor's greatest works.
What a wonderful performance. Thank you, Xavi!
Wow! What great playing as always Xavier…what a treat and a gift on the first day of 2024. May it be a good year for you. Kristiina from Australia… hope to see you play in May…
Este es un bonito regalo para el nuevo año.
Wonderfulllllll. We missed you....
I love this so much, and the story in your description made it come alive. Bravo!
Thankyou Xavier.
Thank you for the beautiful music
The perfect start to the new year! Thank you.
Thank you for the music !
It's so stylish. Excellent.
Thank you for the beautiful music! May you be richly blessed in the new year. Feliz Ano Nuevo!
Hermoso, Xavier! Tan chiquita...😊 Feliz año!!!
Novo vídeo, que bom!!!! 🌷
@cleonicemoreira3581
6 ай бұрын
Estava com saudades também. Feliz ano novo !
🙌🌟💖🌟🙌
Bravo! Sublime as always.
Qué bonita suena la guitarra!! Gracias por haber vuelto a tocarla!!
Feliz Ano Novo ! Que 2024 o presenteie com belas surpresas, ! Foi a primeira peça musical que escutei em 2024.
well done, and Sor will be happy your bedroom is very nice too!😃
@laberintosingeniosos
6 ай бұрын
Wish it would be mine :)
Gracias. Feliz año nuevo.
Ansioso para assistir!
@cleonicemoreira3581
6 ай бұрын
Também
beautifully played. this piece drove me and my teacher to frustration playing on a contemporary classical guitar, you play it so effortlessly. amazing!
@nachfullbarertrank5230
6 ай бұрын
also, i really like your programmatic interpretation of the piece.
@laberintosingeniosos
6 ай бұрын
@@nachfullbarertrank5230 Ich danke dir :)
Very beautiful music, performance and video! Thank you!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Bravo! You managed to give some dignity even to a minor composer without great talent like Fernando Sor.
@nachfullbarertrank5230
6 ай бұрын
uh, okay man.