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Masters of the Guitar, Vol. 5: Italian Recordings, 1930s-1950s
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Masters of the Guitar, Vol. 5: Italian Recordings, 1930s-1950s

$16.99

Details

Composer
Toto Amici, Anonymous, Josede Azpiazu, Napoleon Coste, Leo Delibes, Luigi Denza, Calvaruso-Ferrari
Artist
Pasquale Taraffo, Giulio Giulietti, Luigi Mozzani, Luigi Mariotti, Mario Gangi, Mario Parodi
Format
CD
Label
IDIS
Released
Mar 31, 2023
Catalog #
IDIS6748
UPC
8021945005396

About

In Italy, the guitar had a difficult time being considered a classical instrument like it was in other countries. The first guitar course was instituted in Italian conservatories in 1965 but even in the 70s and 80s many Concerto Societies did not have or promote even the most internationally famous guitarists. This new release collects six performances by guitar students. The album begins with Pasquale Taraffo, who can be considered the perfect example of a performer on the edge between classical and popular music. The album ends with Mario Parodi, an extraordinary performer and musician who is unfortunately often overlooked. The other four protagonists of this new release are part of the Italian guitar revival: from Giulio Giulietti, to Luigi Mozzani and from Luigi Mariotti to Mario Gangi, who made classical guitar famous throughout Italy with his television appearances.

Tracklist 30 tracks

  1. 1 Sonatina 02:38
    Track
    1
    Title
    Sonatina
    Duration
    02:38
    Composer
    Pasquale Taraffo
    Performer
    Pasquale Taraffo
  2. 2 Valzer Variazioni 02:14
    Track
    2
    Title
    Valzer Variazioni
    Duration
    02:14
    Composer
    Pasquale Taraffo
    Performer
    Pasquale Taraffo
  3. 3 La Geisha 02:43
    Track
    3
    Title
    La Geisha
    Duration
    02:43
    Composer
    Pasquale Taraffo
    Performer
    Pasquale Taraffo
  4. 4 Lorenzita 02:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    Lorenzita
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Pasquale Taraffo
    Performer
    Pasquale Taraffo
  5. 5 Stefania 02:13
    Track
    5
    Title
    Stefania
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    Pasquale Taraffo
    Performer
    Pasquale Taraffo
  6. 6 L'iride 02:34
    Track
    6
    Title
    L'iride
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Pasquale Taraffo
    Performer
    Pasquale Taraffo
  7. 7 Capriccio spagnolo 03:08
    Track
    7
    Title
    Capriccio spagnolo
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Jose Vinas
    Performer
    Giulio Giulietti
  8. 8 Marcia militare 03:24
    Track
    8
    Title
    Marcia militare
    Duration
    03:24
    Composer
    Toto Amici
    Performer
    Giulio Giulietti
  9. 9 Celebre tarantella 03:20
    Track
    9
    Title
    Celebre tarantella
    Duration
    03:20
    Composer
    Aldo Ferrari, Calvaruso
    Performer
    Giulio Giulietti
  10. 10 Sylvia: Pizzicato (arr. for guitar) 03:28
    Track
    10
    Title
    Sylvia: Pizzicato (arr. for guitar)
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Léo Delibes
    Performer
    Giulio Giulietti
  11. 11 Funiculi, funicula (arr. for guitar) 02:05
    Track
    11
    Title
    Funiculi, funicula (arr. for guitar)
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Luigi Denza
    Performer
    Giulio Giulietti
  12. 12 Luna rossa (arr. for guitar) 02:19
    Track
    12
    Title
    Luna rossa (arr. for guitar)
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Antonio Vian
    Performer
    Giulio Giulietti
  13. 13 Carmela 03:37
    Track
    13
    Title
    Carmela
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Luigi Mozzani
    Performer
    Luigi Mozzani
  14. 14 12 Danzas españolas (Spanish Dances): No. 5. Andaluza (arr. for guitar) 03:39
    Track
    14
    Title
    12 Danzas españolas (Spanish Dances): No. 5. Andaluza (arr. for guitar)
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Enrique Granados
    Performer
    Luigi Mozzani
  15. 15 Recuerdos de la Alhambra 02:46
    Track
    15
    Title
    Recuerdos de la Alhambra
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Francisco Tárrega
    Performer
    Luigi Mariotti
  16. 16 Gavota (arr. for guitar) 02:34
    Track
    16
    Title
    Gavota (arr. for guitar)
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Manuel María Ponce
    Performer
    Luigi Mariotti
  17. 17 El vito 01:35
    Track
    17
    Title
    El vito
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    José de Azpiazu
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  18. 18 El testament de n'Amèlia (Amèlia's Will) 02:20
    Track
    18
    Title
    El testament de n'Amèlia (Amèlia's Will)
    Duration
    02:20
    Composer
    Miguel Llobet Solés
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  19. 19 Cançó del lladre (Song of the Thief) 01:43
    Track
    19
    Title
    Cançó del lladre (Song of the Thief)
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Miguel Llobet Solés
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  20. 20 Passemezzo 00:43
    Track
    20
    Title
    Passemezzo
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    Anonymous
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  21. 21 Spagnoletta 01:23
    Track
    21
    Title
    Spagnoletta
    Duration
    01:23
    Composer
    Anonymous
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  22. 22 Italiana 01:21
    Track
    22
    Title
    Italiana
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Anonymous
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  23. 23 I. A new Irish Tune 00:43
    Track
    23
    Title
    I. A new Irish Tune
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  24. 24 II. Gigue 00:59
    Track
    24
    Title
    II. Gigue
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  25. 25 III. Menuet 01:17
    Track
    25
    Title
    III. Menuet
    Duration
    01:17
    Composer
    Henry Purcell
    Performer
    Mario Gangi
  26. 26 36 Caprices, Op. 20: Capriccio No. 2. Allegro 02:01
    Track
    26
    Title
    36 Caprices, Op. 20: Capriccio No. 2. Allegro
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Luigi Legnani
    Performer
    Mario Parodi
  27. 27 Grand Sonata in A Major, Op. 39, MS 3: III. Andantino variato 03:21
    Track
    27
    Title
    Grand Sonata in A Major, Op. 39, MS 3: III. Andantino variato
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Niccolò Paganini
    Performer
    Mario Parodi
  28. 28 No. 13 in C Major 02:58
    Track
    28
    Title
    No. 13 in C Major
    Duration
    02:58
    Composer
    Napoléon Coste
    Performer
    Mario Parodi
  29. 29 No. 20 in D Major 02:11
    Track
    29
    Title
    No. 20 in D Major
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Napoléon Coste
    Performer
    Mario Parodi
  30. 30 5 Preludes: No. 1 in E Minor 04:33
    Track
    30
    Title
    5 Preludes: No. 1 in E Minor
    Duration
    04:33
    Composer
    Heitor Villa-Lobos
    Performer
    Mario Parodi