Giuliani: Scottish & Irish Songs, Studies & Rossiniana - Newton Classics (3-CD Set)

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• UPC: 8718247711017
• Product Type: Audio CD (3-CD Set)
• Brand Name: Newton Classics
• MPN: 8802101
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic / Solo Guitar / Vocal
• Composer: Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829)
• Artists: Tullia Cartoni (Soprano), Elena Càsoli (Guitar), Massimo Scattoli (Guitar)
• Release Year: 2012 (Original recordings 1990–2011)

Product Features

• Format: 3 Compact Discs (CD)
• Recording Mode: DDD Stereo
• Total Timing: 172'20
• Recording Locations: Classica Studio, Rome; IN Studio, Treviso; Studiosintesi, Venice
• Packaging: Multi-disc Jewel Case
• Manufactured in: The Netherlands

Overview

This expansive 3-CD collection from Newton Classics is a definitive tribute to Mauro Giuliani, the preeminent guitar virtuoso of the early 19th century. The set features a diverse array of his works, including his charming arrangements of Scottish and Irish National Airs performed by soprano Tullia Cartoni and guitarist Massimo Scattoli. It also contains a comprehensive selection of his Études for guitar, essential for any student of the instrument, and the brilliant Rossiniana—fantasias based on themes by his contemporary, Gioachino Rossini. These recordings highlight the technical brilliance and melodic elegance that made Giuliani a sensation in the musical salons of Vienna and beyond.

Interesting Facts

• The Guitar's Beethoven: Mauro Giuliani was so highly regarded in Vienna that he was often called the "Beethoven of the guitar," and he actually played cello in the orchestra for the world premiere of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.
• A Cultural Bridge: His arrangements of Scottish and Irish folk songs (Opp. 125 and others) were part of a larger European fascination with "Celticism" and folk music during the Romantic era.
• Virtuoso Rivalry: Giuliani moved to Vienna in 1806 and quickly became the city’s leading guitarist, helping to establish the guitar as a serious solo instrument alongside the piano and violin.
• The Rossiniana: These six large-scale fantasias (Op. 119–124) are considered some of the most difficult and rewarding works in the classical guitar repertoire, weaving Rossini's popular opera melodies into complex instrumental variations.

Track Listing

CD 1 (47'29)

• Six Scottish National Airs (Tracks 1–6)
• Six Irish National Airs Op. 125 (Tracks 7–12)

CD 2 (70'30)

• Selection of Études for guitar (Tracks 1–54)

CD 3 (54'21)

• Rossiniana for guitar and other works (Tracks 1–5)

Publishers

• Label: Newton Classics B.V.
• Copyright: ℗ 2002 Tullia Cartoni/Rivoalto (CD 1); ℗ 1994 Rivoalto (CD 2); ℗ 1990 Rivoalto (CD 3) / © 2012 Newton Classics B.V.
• Art Direction & Design: Jan Martin Wilschut BNO ICOM
• Cover Image: Of one mind (1830) by Cornelis Kruseman

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