A significant portion of Mauro Giuliani's compositions consists of variations on a theme, a genre that was very popular in the early 19th century.
Performer Biography
Stefano Cardi, the guitarist on this album, won first prize in the international 'Maria Canals' competition in Barcelona and has collaborated with violinist Ruggiero Ricci.
Composer Biography
Mauro Giuliani, a key figure in 19th-century guitar history, lived in Vienna for 15 years, where he significantly popularized the guitar with both the public and critics.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mauro Giuliani's "Le avventure d'amore Op.116" and selected pieces from "Choix des mes fleurs chéries Op.46" are rare examples of program music in his catalogue, with narratives stylized in their titles.
Recording & Production
The album closes with a curious piece written by Giuseppe Mazzini himself, a manuscript copy of which is preserved at the Museo del Risorgimento in Genoa.
Instruments
The guitar used for this recording belonged to Giuseppe Mazzini, a 19th-century Italian patriot, and was made in 1821 by Gennaro Fabricatore.
Historical Context
Giuseppe Mazzini, a prominent Italian patriot, was a passionate connoisseur of the guitar and owned two valuable instruments, one of which is used for this recording.
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