Giuliani's six Rossiniane for solo guitar are fantasias or 'potpourris' (medleys) based on themes from operas by Gioachino Antonio Rossini, a renowned Italian composer.
Composer Biography
Mauro Giuliani, the composer, played the cello for the premiere of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony in 1813.
Performer Biography
Goran Krivokapić, the guitarist on this album, has won 19 international competitions and has performed across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Russia.
Critical Reception
Giuliani's music was largely neglected by leading early 20th-century concert guitarists, who were unaware of his significant contributions to the repertoire.
Compositional Technique
The Rossiniane showcase Giuliani's extraordinary virtuosity, presenting the guitar as a miniature orchestra with a full range of techniques and expressiveness.
Composer Biography
Mauro Giuliani, the composer, was a prolific artist who wrote over 250 guitar works and was also a proficient cello player.
Cultural Impact
Julian Bream's work on Giuliani's music, including a 1975 performance of Rossiniana No. 1, sparked enormous interest among guitarists and led to the publication of Giuliani's complete works.
