Painting by Watteau [1717-18] of a man with guitar and a woman

From West to East - the musical migration of Fernando Sor [Hampton]

Saturday 16 August 2025
19:00 to 21:00

The musical migration of Fernando Sor [1778 - 1839] through London, Paris, Madrid and Moscow, with music by his contemporaries including Carulli, Paulian and Coste.

 

Declan Hickey, James Akers - Guitars

 

The guitars played will be original instruments, and all the music will be introduced by the performers.  

Booking in advance is cheaper [£14/8] and advisable as the venue is small, although a few tickets will be available at the door [£16]. You can buy tickets HERE.

There is no need to print the ticket, and everyone willing and able to listen is welcome to attend the concert regardless of their prior knowledge of the music. 

 

Programme

 From West to East

The musical migration of Fernando Sor

Madrid

Les Deux Amis Fernando Sor (1778-1839)

Adagio Dionisio Aguado (1784-1849)

Minuet Fernando Ferandiere (1771-1816)

London

Waltz op.1 Sor

Fantasia on an English Air Johann A. Nüske (1796-1865)

Variations on, “O Cara Armonia”

from Mozart’s The Magic Flute Sor

Interval

Moscow

Souvenir de Russie Sor

In The Garden Andrei Sychra (1773-1850)

 

Paris

La Clochette Ferdinando Carulli (1771-1841)

Variations on “La Biondina” Athénaïs Paulian (1802-c.1875)

L’Encouragment Sor arr. N. Coste (1805-83)

Contact William
williamjsummers@icloud.com
07949 652 315
Location
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, Garrick's Lawns, Hampton Court Road
Hampton
Middlesex
TW12 2EN
(view map)
Cost £14; £8 [students, under-18s, Temple volunteers]