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Francois De Fossa: The Guitar Soldier - Samuele Provenzi

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Details

Composer
Francois De Fossa
Artist
Samuele Provenzi
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
Stradivarius
Released
Mar 20, 2026
Catalog #
STR37288
UPC
8011570372888

About

This recording is a thematic and cultural journey through the figure of François de Fossa, a nineteenth-century military musician and guitarist who distilled multiple influences through his nature as both traveller and innovator. The selection of works highlights not only the guitar's virtuosic possibilities, but also it's remarkable ability to act as a bridge between cultures and musical styles. Viennese Classicism: Through his transcriptions of Haydn and his admiration for Beethoven, de Fossa brought the guitar into dialogue with one of Europe's most refined and universal musical idioms. The Iberian Connection: His travels in Spain and his military career exposed him to Iberian melodic and rhythmic patterns that weave their way throughout his music.

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 I. Adagio 05:02
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Adagio
    Duration
    05:02
    Composer
    François de Fossa
    Performer
    Samuele Provenzi
  2. 2 II. Rondò 05:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Rondò
    Duration
    05:54
    Composer
    François de Fossa
    Performer
    Samuele Provenzi
  3. 3 I. Largo 04:40
    Track
    3
    Title
    I. Largo
    Duration
    04:40
    Composer
    François de Fossa
    Performer
    Samuele Provenzi
  4. 4 II. Tema e Variazioni 15:20
    Track
    4
    Title
    II. Tema e Variazioni
    Duration
    15:20
    Composer
    François de Fossa
    Performer
    Samuele Provenzi
  5. 5 Fantasie No. 5 on the tune of Les Follies d'Espagne, Op. 12 07:10
    Track
    5
    Title
    Fantasie No. 5 on the tune of Les Follies d'Espagne, Op. 12
    Duration
    07:10
    Composer
    François de Fossa
    Performer
    Samuele Provenzi
  6. 6 Divertimento No. 2: I. Largo Cantabile 07:09
    Track
    6
    Title
    Divertimento No. 2: I. Largo Cantabile
    Duration
    07:09
    Composer
    François de Fossa
    Performer
    Samuele Provenzi
  7. 7 Divertimento No. 2: II. Allegro 05:38
    Track
    7
    Title
    Divertimento No. 2: II. Allegro
    Duration
    05:38
    Composer
    François de Fossa
    Performer
    Samuele Provenzi
  8. 8 Recuerdo de su siempre Afmo. amigo 07:42
    Track
    8
    Title
    Recuerdo de su siempre Afmo. amigo
    Duration
    07:42
    Composer
    François de Fossa
    Performer
    Samuele Provenzi