Manuel de Falla, a composer on this album, wrote that Claude Debussy, another composer featured, marvelously depicted the artistic qualities of the guitar in his works without ever actually using the instrument in his compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Maurice Ravel, a composer featured on this album, personally noted in his score of Miroirs for pianist Vlado Perlemuter that he should imitate the guitar or harp in certain passages.
Performer Biography
Consuelo Giulianelli, the harpist on this album, is an honorary member of Swiss Harp and has performed at major European and US music festivals.
Recording & Production
The GUITARP DUO modified the order of movements in Debussy's Estampes and combined 'Homenaje à C. Debussy' and 'La soirée dans Grenade' into a single piece to emphasize their connection.
Performer Biography
Maurizio Grandinetti, the guitarist on this album, is a permanent member of Ensemble Phoenix Basel and has performed a large part of the contemporary chamber music repertoire for guitar, including many world premieres.
Interpretation
The GUITARP DUO, consisting of harpist Consuelo Giulianelli and guitarist Maurizio Grandinetti, aims to regenerate music originally inspired by other instruments, like the piano, by performing it on guitar and harp.
Performer Biography
Consuelo Giulianelli, the harpist, and Maurizio Grandinetti, the guitarist, of GUITARP DUO are not only a musical duo but also a couple in life.
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