F. Sor (1778-1839) was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer (operas, symphonies, string quartet, piano, voice and ballet). He was the first to convert the guitar into a miniature sized orchestra (observation made by L.V. Beethoven).
Generally speaking Sor's guitar music depends on a solid independent lower voice, dialogues between the voices and the frequent use of three-voice textures. Sor's writing style was a representation of his advanced conception of the textural possibilities of the instrument.
The Grande Sonate op.22 is a multi-movement piece set in the four movement scheme of the high classical Austro-French string quartet or symphony esthetically influenced by Haydn and formally modeled after Pleyel. It was published in Paris in 1825 and most likely written in Spain during the period 1800-08. The Rondó-Allegretto is an extended five-part rondó A-B-A-C-A (ending with a coda) that presents elements of the sonata form through its transitions and theme types.
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