The three works on this album, Op. 81, 99, and 172, are described as 'drawing-room music' and a tribute to classical composers like Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven.
Composer Biography
Carulli became seriously interested in the guitar around age 17 and, as a self-taught musician, achieved a level of proficiency that led to successful concerts across Europe by 1797.
Historical Context
Carulli moved to Paris in 1809 not only for professional reasons, as opera was overshadowing instrumental music in Italy, but also due to the political situation and his connections to the French political-military sphere.
Composer Biography
Ferdinando Carulli, born in Naples in 1770, came from a comfortably-off family and began traditional academic studies alongside musical theory and cello.
Critical Reception
At his Paris debut in 1809, the Journal de Paris praised Carulli's guitar playing, noting that he drew 'enchanting sounds' from the instrument that could be mistaken for a piano, harp, or harmonica.
Composer Biography
Ferdinando Carulli was a prolific composer, with a catalogue of over 400 numbered works for guitar, plus many unnumbered pieces.
Recording & Production
This album features the first-ever recordings of the three works by Ferdinando Carulli, Op. 81, 99, and 172.
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