I worked the early shift this morning and have not as yet had a chance to look at the news. So rather than blab about the BS that is going on in this world, I thought I would tell you a little about today and tomorrow's featured composer. Mauro Giuseppe Sergio Pantaleo Giuliani (July 27, 1781 -- May 8, 1829)
was an Italian guitarist, cellist and composer, and is considered by
many to be one of the leading guitar virtuosi of the early 19th century.
As a guitar composer he was very fond of the theme and variations— an
extremely popular form in Vienna. He had a remarkable ability to weave a
melody into a passage with musical effect while remaining true to the
idiom of the instrument.
- One example of this ability is to be found in his Variations on a theme of Handel, Op. 107. This popular theme, known as "The Harmonious Blacksmith", appears in the Aria from Handel's Suite no. 5 in E for harpsichord.
- Another example is Giuliani's Sei variazioni sull'aria "A Schisserl und a Reindl", op. 38, which is a set of variations on the Austrian Folkslied A Schisserl und a Reindl, is åll mein Kuchlg'schirr, used in the play Der Kaufmannsbude (1796), with music by Johann Baptist Henneberg (1768--1822) and text by Schikaneder; and in the play Der Marktschreyer (1799), with music by Franz Xaver Süssmayr (1766--1803) and text by Friedrich Karl Lippert. (Beethoven used the same theme in his work op.105, number 3 for flute and piano.)
- His three-movement sonata Op. 15 is a clever, witty work and one of the most developed examples of the genre for guitar
- The several sets of extended Rossiniana reside at the pinnacle of nineteenth-century operatic pot pourri for guitar.
Giuliani's achievements as a composer were numerous. Giuliani's 150 compositions for guitar with opus number constitute the nucleus of the nineteenth-century guitar repertory. He composed extremely challenging pieces for solo guitar as well as works for orchestra and Guitar-Violin and Guitar-Flute duos.
Outstanding pieces by Giuliani include his three guitar concertos (op. 30-36 and 70); a series of six fantasias for guitar solo, op. 119-124, based on airs from Rossini operas and entitled the "Rossiniane"; several sonatas for violin and guitar and flute and guitar; a quintet, op. 65, for strings and guitar; some collections for voice and guitar, and a Grand Overture written in the Italian style. He also transcribed many symphonic works, both for solo guitar and guitar duo. One such transcription arranges the overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini, for two guitars. There are further numerous didactic works, among which is a method for guitar that is used frequently by teachers to this day.
Today, Giuliani's concertos and solo pieces are performed by professionals and still demonstrate the ability of the guitarist to play the piece, as well as Giuliani's natural ability as a composer for the classical guitar.
Publisher Info.:
Vienna: Artaria & Co., n.d.(1822), plate 2662
Copyright:
Public Domain
- One example of this ability is to be found in his Variations on a theme of Handel, Op. 107. This popular theme, known as "The Harmonious Blacksmith", appears in the Aria from Handel's Suite no. 5 in E for harpsichord.
- Another example is Giuliani's Sei variazioni sull'aria "A Schisserl und a Reindl", op. 38, which is a set of variations on the Austrian Folkslied A Schisserl und a Reindl, is åll mein Kuchlg'schirr, used in the play Der Kaufmannsbude (1796), with music by Johann Baptist Henneberg (1768--1822) and text by Schikaneder; and in the play Der Marktschreyer (1799), with music by Franz Xaver Süssmayr (1766--1803) and text by Friedrich Karl Lippert. (Beethoven used the same theme in his work op.105, number 3 for flute and piano.)
- His three-movement sonata Op. 15 is a clever, witty work and one of the most developed examples of the genre for guitar
- The several sets of extended Rossiniana reside at the pinnacle of nineteenth-century operatic pot pourri for guitar.
Giuliani's achievements as a composer were numerous. Giuliani's 150 compositions for guitar with opus number constitute the nucleus of the nineteenth-century guitar repertory. He composed extremely challenging pieces for solo guitar as well as works for orchestra and Guitar-Violin and Guitar-Flute duos.
Outstanding pieces by Giuliani include his three guitar concertos (op. 30-36 and 70); a series of six fantasias for guitar solo, op. 119-124, based on airs from Rossini operas and entitled the "Rossiniane"; several sonatas for violin and guitar and flute and guitar; a quintet, op. 65, for strings and guitar; some collections for voice and guitar, and a Grand Overture written in the Italian style. He also transcribed many symphonic works, both for solo guitar and guitar duo. One such transcription arranges the overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini, for two guitars. There are further numerous didactic works, among which is a method for guitar that is used frequently by teachers to this day.
Today, Giuliani's concertos and solo pieces are performed by professionals and still demonstrate the ability of the guitarist to play the piece, as well as Giuliani's natural ability as a composer for the classical guitar.
Publisher Info.:
Vienna: Artaria & Co., n.d.(1822), plate 2662
Copyright:
Public Domain
Your Musical Moment for this Wednesday features Mauro Giuliani Guitar Concertos, Variations and Grand Sonata with a performance by Pepe Romero. The play list includes Guitar Concerto No.1 in A, Op.30; Guitar Concerto No.2 in A, Op.36; Variations on - "I bin a Kohlbauern Bub" Op.49 and the Gran Sonata Eroica in A. I also posted his Rossiniana Number 1, Opus 119 and Number 2, Opus 120 with a performance by Flavio Cucchi over on my tumblr where you will also find Your Hottie of the Day.
Speaking of hotties, this collection of of gorgeous guys cavorting about the pool, tub, beach or studio make for a sizzling hot edition of Wet Wednesday for you look and linger over on your way down the page. Thanks for sharing part of your Wednesday with me, hope this has helped get you over the hump and headed for a fabulous weekend. Until next time as always, Enjoy!
Speaking of hotties, this collection of of gorgeous guys cavorting about the pool, tub, beach or studio make for a sizzling hot edition of Wet Wednesday for you look and linger over on your way down the page. Thanks for sharing part of your Wednesday with me, hope this has helped get you over the hump and headed for a fabulous weekend. Until next time as always, Enjoy!
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