In Giuliani's Op. 46, the composer uses different techniques to depict flowers; for example, tender melodies for a rose and robust chords for a myrtle.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in November 2023 in Portici, a city near Naples, Italy, and the project was carried out by Caméra Musique.
Compositional Technique
Mauro Giuliani's "Choix de mes fleurs chéries" (Selection of my Favourite Flowers), Op. 46, is a guitar cycle where each piece represents a different flower, evoking its beauty and character through music.
Album & Artwork
The album's program is structured like a menu, with short solo guitar pieces as 'appetizers' and Neapolitan songs with voice and guitar as 'main courses'.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Profumi di Napoli," is used with special thanks to the brand Profumi di Napoli, which allowed its name to be used.
Historical Context
The Canzone Napoletana, or Neapolitan song, originated from a blend of local folk music and classical music, initially focusing on positive themes of work and human feelings.
Historical Context
From the second half of the 19th century, intellectuals influenced by the Decadent movement introduced melancholic elements into the Canzone Napoletana, altering its original spirit.
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