Manuel Ponce's Sonata Clasica for Classical Guitar - Videos, Sheet Music and Tab

In 1928 Mauel Ponce (1882-1948) created one of the greatest works in the classical guitar repertoire: his Sonata Clasica.

The story is that the guitarist Andres Segovia asked him to compose a piece for the guitar which was in the style of the Classical Period. The piece is deciated to Andres Segovia and its subtitle is Hommage a Fernando Sor . Fernando Sor was a leading composer during the Classical Period.

One thing that I love about this piece is that it is a Sonata in four movements. The guitar repertoire simply does not have many multi-movement works. Here is the first movement, which is one of my favorties from the piece.

The Fourth Movement is also one of my favorites.  Here it is, played by the famous Ana Vidovic.

The recording that I own of this piece is by the legendary guitarist Jason Vieaux.  Not only does it have Sonata Clasica, but it has all of the Sonatas that Ponce composed!  It is a delight to listen to, and I heartily recommend it!