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Mauro Giuliani - Agitato, No. 3, Op. 51

Musical Miniatures for the Classical Guitar - Steven Saulls, Classical Guitarist About the composer and the music... Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829) was an influential Italian guitar virtuoso and composer who spent much of his career in Vienna, Austria, becoming the foremost performer and teacher of the 19th-century guitar. He composed hundreds of works for his instrument, including concertos and solo pieces that remain central to the classical guitar repertoire, and played a key role in elevating the guitar's musical standing. Born near Bisceglie, Italy, in 1781, Giuliani's first instrumental training was on the cello. He also studied the violin and counterpoint but eventually devoted himself to the six-string guitar, quickly becoming a skilled performer. Giuliani moved to Vienna in 1806 and became a leader in the city's guitar community. His dazzling performances made him a darling of the public and critics, earning him the title of the greatest guitar virtuoso of his generation. He was also a prolific composer, publishing works like three guitar concertos and numerous solo pieces, including sonatas, fantasias, and transcriptions. Giuliani was also a valued teacher and even contributed to the first performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in 1813. He left Vienna around 1819, partly due to debt, and spent time in Rome before settling in Naples. In Naples,18 Progressive Lessons he continued performing and composing, often appearing with his daughter Emilia, a talented guitarist and composer. Giuliani died in Naples in 1829, leaving behind a legacy of works that solidified the guitar's place as a serious classical instrument. Mauro Giuliani's "Agitato," No. 3, Op. 51 is a classical guitar etude from his collection "XVIII Leçons Progressives" (). Composed around 1814, it is a well-regarded study piece known for its intricate counterpoint and emotive character. The piece is written in a two-voice contrapuntal style, meaning it features two independent melodic lines played simultaneously. This technique is often compared to the works of J.S. Bach. The title, "Agitato," or "agitated," describes the mood of the music. It is driven by a restless, syncopated upper melody that is played against a steady, relentless bass line. The piece contrasts the feeling of "upset confusion and unrest" with a contrasting section that is calmer and sweeter ("dolce"). For a piece intended for intermediate players, it presents a significant technical challenge. It requires careful voice-leading, with the player needing to hold certain notes for their full value. This gives the piece its characteristic push-and-pull effect. It is primarily in the key of A minor and is in 2/4 time, though it modulates to other keys throughout. The 18 Progressive Lessons, Op. 51, is a set of studies designed to be accessible for beginner and early intermediate guitarists. However, "Agitato" is considered one of the more challenging pieces in the collection. About the performer... Steven began studying the guitar at age nine and has attended some of the finest music schools in the world including the Berklee College of Music (Boston), and the Mozarteum (Salzburg, Austria). He holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University (1980) and a Master of Music degree from the University of Arizona (1982). Over the past 40 years, Steven has performed hundreds of concerts throughout the United States, Central & South America and Europe. His recordings 'Modern Music for the Classical Guitar', ‘Espressivo’, and ‘Classical Guitarist Steven Saulls Performing Works by J.S. Bach, Manuel Ponce, and Federico Moreno Torroba’ have received wide acclaim both nationally and internationally. In addition to solo concerts, he has performed over 200 chamber works including guitar concerti (with orchestra) by Vivaldi, Ponce and Rodrigo. About the recording... Recorded at The Steven Saulls Guitar Studio, Sahuarita, Arizona/Guitar handcrafted by Martin Blackwell. Copyright© 2023 Steven Saulls, Sahuarita, Arizona