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International acclaim for Fernando:
Beautifully written and researched . . . a fascinating account of the amazing life of
Fernando Sor, the greatest virtuoso and composer in the history of music for guitar.
— Santiago del Rey, Editor and Translator, Barcelona
A magical and wondrous tale, and a treat for the senses, restoring Fernando Sor to his rightful position as a ‘son of Spain’ who took the guitar to unimaginable heights.
— Michèle de Gastyne, President, Musique Universelle Arc-en-Ciel, Paris
An act of love and an act of homage, this romantic historical novel reveals Marinoff as a spellbinding storyteller. The sheer range of reference is immense; a truly inspiring read.
— Colin Clarke, International Classical Music Critic, London
Fernando is a tour de force. So vivid is the style, Marinoff’s great love and affinity for Sor are evident throughout. Bravo on an engrossing account of this fascinating genius!
— Maestro Cesare Civetta, Founder and Music Director, Beethoven Festival Orchestra, New York
All classical guitarists know how important Sor was to their world, but this book goes far beyond . . . a most enjoyable and informative read for people from all walks of life.
— Peter McCutcheon, Honorary Professor of Classical Guitar, The University of Montreal
A delightful embroidering of a history, with a level of gusto that is unlikely to be
equaled. Hats off to Marinoff for this astonishing book!
— Jan Narveson, Ph.D., O.C., President, Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society
A rare triumph that combines historical fiction with philosophical romance . . . a virtuoso
performance, entwining music, mystery, and metaphysics in a gripping tale.
— Makarand Paranjape, Ph.D., Professor of English Literature, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Marinoff conveys the spirit, manners, and social conditions of a past age with realistic
detail and fidelity, framed in beautiful prose . . . a welcome and exceptional gift.
— Juan Carlos Mercado, Ph.D., Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies at CWE, CUNY