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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Caprice No. 7 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. 29
Caprice No. 36
Capriccio No. 28, Op. 20
Performances by same musician(s)
Elegie
Sonata, K. 380
Caprice No. 29
Caprice No. 36
Usher Valse “after Edgar Allen Poe”
Variations on a Theme by Mozart
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