Giuliani

Aristocrat Of Guitar

"Giuliani - Italian guitarist and composer considered by many to be one of the leading guitar virtuosos of his time..."

Despite being self-taught on guitar, he rose above his "station" to become one of the greatest guitar virtuoso's in all classical guitar history. Along the way he gained the respect of many of the classical music giants including Beethoven and Schubert.

Along the way he gained the respect of many of the classical music giants including Beethoven and Schubert. Born in Italy in 1780, he had made a name for himself as a virtuoso of guitar by the time he was nineteen. He was also adept at the flute and violin and by the time he died had added the title of "highly talented composer" to the list of achievements. Indeed, he left a legacy of over 300 works for guitar and instrumental combinations, which catered for the beginner to the most advanced guitarist.

Having moved to Vienna when only 26 years of age it was here that he really made a name for himself. He gave many successful recitals to royalty and great composers alike including the Austrian royal family, Beethoven and Schubert. His personal circle of friends included Diabelli, Mosheles, Mayseder and Hummel.

Beethoven was so impressed he stated that the guitar was "like a mini orchestra". This was in no small way due to Giuliani's music and how it highlighted the capacity of the guitar to display harmony and counterpoint.

Over the years he toured many countries including, his native Italy, Germany and even Russia. It is also said thet the German music journals were unanimous in declaring him... "the supreme of the guitar virtuosi." In 1833 he toured London to great acclaim (it was here he met his great rival Fernando Sor who was there making a name for himself at the time).

Check out this great little video on YouTube of Andantino by Giuliani...

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He has remained at the top in terms of popularity in the classical guitar world up until the present day. Indeed, his future is secure and you can be assured that the name of Mauro Giuliani shall remain in the pre-eminent position in the classical guitar composer list.

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