An Analysis of “Introduction and Variations on a Theme from Mozart, Op.9 by Fernando Sor”

Abstract

The purpose of this music analysis is to study and research on Introduction and Variations on a Theme from Mozart, Op. 9. This piece is a set of 5 variations for classical guitar which composed by Fernando Sor. He is one of the greatest Spanish composers. The piece consists of 7 sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Theme, 3) Variation 1, 4) Variation 2, 5) Variation 3, 6) Variation 4, 7) Variation 5. Which has interesting techniques such as slurs, harmonics and arpeggio. Moreover, the analysis will mainly focus on the potential of piece interpretation, including the study of the piece’s biography to develop interpretive potential and analyze the piece and techniques for performing classical guitar in public.