Weber's career included positions as Kapellmeister in Breslau, musical director for Duke Eugen von Württemberg, and director of the Opera House in Prague.
Composer Biography
Weber had a great love for the guitar, which is evident in his correspondence, diary, and works, and he was in contact with prominent guitar musicians of his time.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Weber believed that the creation of a new musical form should derive directly from the poetry being set, ensuring the text's clarity and shaping new melodic structures.
Performer Biography
Adriano Sebastiani, the guitarist on this album, is recognized as an expert in guitar recordings, history, literature, and chamber music, and has recorded complete works by Paganini, Schubert, and Giuliani.
Composer Biography
Carl Maria von Weber, the composer, is considered the founder of German Romantic opera, opposing the prevailing Italian Melodramma tradition.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in May 2017 at the Chiesa di San Francesco in Castel di Lago, Italy, with Adriano Sebastiani playing a classical guitar made by Antonino Scandurra in 2013.
Compositional Technique
Weber's songs for voice and guitar often feature whole chords and arpeggios in the guitar accompaniment, focusing on timbre and harmony to support the voice.
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