Variations on a Theme by Handel, Op. 107: The Variazioni su un tema di Handel, Op. 107
Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829) was a guitarist and composer, considered to be o… Read Full Bio ↴Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829) was a guitarist and composer, considered to be one of the leading guitar virtuosi of the nineteenth century.
Born in Bisceglie, Italy, Giuliani studied in Barletta where he moved with his brother Nicola in the first years of his life. His first instrumental training was on the cello - an instrument which he never completely abandoned - and he probably also studied the violin. Subsequently he devoted himself to the guitar, becoming a very skilled performer on it in a short time. The names of his teachers are unknown, and we cannot be sure of his exact movements in Italy.
In Vienna he became acquainted with the classical instrumental style. In 1807 Giuliani began to publish compositions in the classical style. His concert tours took him all over Europe. Everywhere he went he was acclaimed for his virtuosity and musical taste. He achieved great success and became a musical celebrity, equal to the best of the many instrumentalists and composers who were active in the Austrian capital city at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Giuliani defined a new role for the guitar in the context of European music. He was acquainted with the highest figures of Austrian society and with notable composers such as Rossini and Beethoven, and cooperated with the best active concert musicians in Vienna. In 1815 he appeared with Johann Nepomuk Hummel (followed later by Ignaz Moscheles), the violinist Joseph Mayseder and the cellist Joseph Merk, in a series of chamber concerts in the botanical gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, concerts that were called the "Dukaten Concerte", after the price of the ticket, which was a ducat. This exposure gave Giuliani prominence in the musical environment of the city. Also in 1815, he was the official concert artist for the celebrations of the Congress in Vienna. Two years earlier, on the 8th of December 1813, he had played (probably cello) in an orchestra for the first performance of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.
Born in Bisceglie, Italy, Giuliani studied in Barletta where he moved with his brother Nicola in the first years of his life. His first instrumental training was on the cello - an instrument which he never completely abandoned - and he probably also studied the violin. Subsequently he devoted himself to the guitar, becoming a very skilled performer on it in a short time. The names of his teachers are unknown, and we cannot be sure of his exact movements in Italy.
In Vienna he became acquainted with the classical instrumental style. In 1807 Giuliani began to publish compositions in the classical style. His concert tours took him all over Europe. Everywhere he went he was acclaimed for his virtuosity and musical taste. He achieved great success and became a musical celebrity, equal to the best of the many instrumentalists and composers who were active in the Austrian capital city at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Giuliani defined a new role for the guitar in the context of European music. He was acquainted with the highest figures of Austrian society and with notable composers such as Rossini and Beethoven, and cooperated with the best active concert musicians in Vienna. In 1815 he appeared with Johann Nepomuk Hummel (followed later by Ignaz Moscheles), the violinist Joseph Mayseder and the cellist Joseph Merk, in a series of chamber concerts in the botanical gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, concerts that were called the "Dukaten Concerte", after the price of the ticket, which was a ducat. This exposure gave Giuliani prominence in the musical environment of the city. Also in 1815, he was the official concert artist for the celebrations of the Congress in Vienna. Two years earlier, on the 8th of December 1813, he had played (probably cello) in an orchestra for the first performance of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.
Variations on a Theme by Handel Op. 107: The Variazioni su un tema di Handel Op. 107
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demejiuk
This is a masterpiece by Giuliani. Enjoyed it a lot.
This is Classical Guitar
Thanks!
Edmund Auger
Wonderfully played - warm, lyrical, and very engaging! Also, you are getting a really nice recorded sound, natural and not overly processed - sounds great. I've been trying to decide which Giuliani to tackle next, and I will definitely be getting your edition to check it out. Thanks for sharing, best regards!
This is Classical Guitar
Thanks for listening!
not a CPU
Please release an album :0 You're one of the only guitarists I actually listening to. <3
This is Classical Guitar
Thanks so much! I would love to record an album but mainly focusing on this channel for now.
Michael Barre
Nice performance! I used to play this piece back in the 70’s and have been wanting to learn it again. I can still remember the first page, amazing to me at my age! My mother gave me a copy of John Williams’ “Virtuoso Variations for Guitar” album and the Giuliani piece is on it. John Williams was the first classical guitarist I ever heard. I got to see him in concert twice. Also, if anyone is interested in the history of the work, the main theme comes from the last movement of Handel’s Suite No. 5 in E major, HWV 430 for harpsichord.
Adventurer_Judo
Beautiful. Really encouraged learning as I follow your book! Thanks for all your help. :)
This is Classical Guitar
Glad it was helpful!
Max Entropy
Wonderful as usual. Above my level at the moment but a great listen anyway. Thanks!