Luigi Legnani (1790-1877) is best known for
performing duets with the great violinist Paganini, who himself was an
outstanding guitarist. In fact,
Paganini wrote his Grand Sonata for
guitar and violin with a simplified violin part so that he and Legnani could
temporarily switch instruments during a performance. Legnani's virtuosity on the guitar almost rivaled that of
Paganini on the violin, and Legnani's most famous pieces, the 36 Capricci for guitar are a response to
his friend's 24 Capricci for the
violin. Presented today are three of
the most virtuosic from the collection of 36: numbers 36, 28, and 7. Beau Benson
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Recorded on 07/19/2005, uploaded on 01/13/2009
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Caprice No. 29 Luigi Legnani
Luigi Legnani (1790-1877) is best known for performing duets with the great violinist Paganini, who himself was an outstanding guitarist. In fact, Paganini wrote his Grand Sonata for guitar and violin with a simplified violin part so that he and Legnani could temporarily switch instruments during a performance. Legnani's virtuosity on the guitar almost rivaled that of Paganini on the violin, and Legnani's most famous pieces, the 36 Capricci for guitar are a response to his friend's 24 Capricci for the violin. Presented today are three of the most virtuosic from the collection of 36: numbers 36, 28, and 7. Beau Benson
More music by Luigi Legnani
Caprice No. 7
Caprice No. 36
Capriccio No. 28, Op. 20
Performances by same musician(s)
Caprice No. 7
Elegie
Sonata, K. 380
Caprice No. 36
Usher Valse “after Edgar Allen Poe”
Variations on a Theme by Mozart
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