Mauro Giuliani, the composer featured on this album, was an accomplished artist in Vienna from 1806 to 1819, where he met and collaborated with figures like Beethoven, Hummel, and Moscheles.
Compositional Technique
The title 'Giulianate' for Op. 148 suggests the composer intended it as a personal and intimate summary of his mature guitar style and language.
Composition History
The collection Choix de mes Fleurs chéries, Op. 46, consists of ten pieces, each named after a flower or plant, leading to speculation about its symbolic meaning or the identity of its dedicatee, Monsieur Jules Giraud.
Composition History
Giuliani considered his Giulianate Op. 148 to be 'Music pieces in a style never heard before,' even as he faced economic difficulties and publisher disinterest after returning to Italy.
Historical Context
The early 19th century saw a boom in guitar music, coinciding with the addition of a sixth string to the instrument, making it widely popular across Europe.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Giuliani's works blend the 18th-century Italian instrumental tradition with the avant-garde Viennese musical culture, resulting in a classical style with Italian grace and melodic spontaneity.
Performer Biography
Christian El Khouri, the guitarist on this album, has won numerous national and international competitions and has performed extensively in Italy and abroad.
