The 1820 René Lacôte guitar used in this recording is noted for its ductility and soft tone, which suits the 'bel canto' melodic style of this repertoire.
Instruments
René Lacôte, the guitar maker, collaborated with several famous virtuosos, including Ferdinando Carulli, and even patented a 10-string guitar with him in 1826.
Critical Reception
Carulli's solo guitar works were largely neglected for decades, with renewed interest and study only beginning in the second half of the 20th century.
Cultural Impact
Carulli's 'Guitar Method Op. 27', first published around 1810, was widely used and influenced the perception of him among guitarists, even as the guitar's popularity waned.
Composer Biography
Ferdinando Carulli, born in Naples in 1770, moved to Paris around 1808, which was then a major European music center, and became known as a guitar soloist and teacher.
Instruments
The guitar used in this recording is a 6-string René Lacôte instrument from 1820, made by one of the most important and innovative guitar makers in 19th-century France.
Composer Biography
Carulli was a highly successful composer, publishing 366 titles between 1808 and 1837, in addition to other works without opus numbers.
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