Audio CD review:
Ferdinando Carulli, Richard Savino - Carulli: Guitar Sonatas Op. 21, Nos. 1-3 & Op. 5

Ferdinando Carulli, Richard Savino - Carulli: Guitar Sonatas Op. 21, Nos. 1-3 & Op. 5

Band: Ferdinando Carulli, Richard Savino Title: Carulli: Guitar Sonatas Op. 21, Nos. 1-3 & Op. 5 Rating: Release Date: 20 February, 1996 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Sonata Op. 21, No. 1: Moderato 2: Sonata Op. 21, No. 1: Largo 3: Sonata Op. 21, No. 1: Rondeau : Allegretto 4: Sonata Op. 21, No. 2: Moderato 5: Sonata Op. 21, No. 2: Theme & Variations 6: Sonata Op. 21, No. 2: Allegretto 7: Sonata Op. 21, No. 3: Moderato 8: Sonata Op. 21, No. 3: Romance : Andante sostenuto 9: Sonata Op. 21, No. 3: Rondeau : Allegretto con poco moto 10: Sonata Op. 5: Largo 11: Sonata op. 5: Rondo : Allegretto

Customer Reviews fun and playful Melody is the main focus of the composition, the music is fun and playful, and there are little or no harmonic or contrapuntal complications. Carulli's music resembles Haydn and Mozart, while being somewhat simpler in texture. I liked the interpretation as well as it catches the humorous attitude of the compositions. Check out also the Carulli's concertos for guitar and orchestra. . Beautiful playing, fine sound on a period instrument Mr. First of all, in response to the reviewer who complained about poor sound quality, the audio recording quality on this CD is excellent. Savino is playing a period instrument (or perhaps a replica), which has a totally different sound quality than a modern classical guitar. Listeners may have their own preferences about period instruments, but personally, I've come to enjoy the wide variety of tonal qualities that are available with different instruments, and Mr. Savino's guitar here sounds great to me. It has a darker tonal color, but is plenty rich to carry this music of Carulli. His playing is technically superb, no buzzing or squeaking, and his balance of melodic and accompaniment voices is flawless. Notes on the recording say that this is the first recording of the Op. 21 pieces in their original solo form. (They were published in a modified piano duo format earlier, not Carulli's original intention. ) All in all, if you are a fan of classical period music and the guitar, you can't go wrong with this CD. Great Album The sound of the guitar is rich and warm, one of the most pleasing timbres I have ever heard. Contrary to what another reviewer said, this is a great album. I have been a classical musician for over 30 years, and this is the best and most musical guitar sonatas I have ever heard. It contains subtle and expressive phrasing that makes me want to cry and some surprising virtuosic passages. Richard Savino has earned my highest respect for playing with such refinement and poise. One must have this cd in order to have a well rounded musical library, you will not be sorry. . You can see a complete list of all Ferdinando Carulli, Richard Savino discography, or go back to the Ferdinando Carulli, Richard Savino tabs