Audio CD review:
Mauro Giuliani, David Russell - Music of Giuliani

Mauro Giuliani, David Russell - Music of Giuliani

Band: Mauro Giuliani, David Russell Title: Music of Giuliani Rating: Release Date: 26 October, 1999 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Andante Sostenuto/Allegro Maestoso 2: Rossiniana No.1, Op.119 3: Rossiniana No.3, Op.121 4: Allegro Maestoso 5: I. Allegro Spirito 6: II. Adagio: Con Grand Espressione 7: III. Allegro Vivace

Editoral Review Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) was deeply involved in many aspects of music throughout his life. On Music of Giuliani, David Russell, one of the great guitarists of the late 20th century, plays a selection of solo works by one of the great guitarists of the early 19th century. He played cello in the premiere of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, gave lessons to Napoleon's wife, and popularized a method of guitar notation that is still used today. But he is remembered today for his compositions for guitar. Russell plays five of Giuliani's solo pieces with his usual blend of intelligence and musicality. He never lets his formidable technique overpower the music. On Rossiniana No.  1, part of a fantasy based on arias from Rossini's operas, Russell plays with a lyricism that is deeply emotional without being histrionic. Russell has a rare gift: he is able to make a guitar sing. --Michael Simmons .. You can see a complete list of all Mauro Giuliani, David Russell discography, or go back to the Mauro Giuliani, David Russell tabs