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- This Italian guitar virtuoso flourished through
the first third of the 19th century. Giuliani was born
in Barletta, July 27, 1781, and died in Naples, May 8,
1829. At the age of 19 he undertook a highly succesful
tour in Europe; settled in Vienna in 1807, where he
became associated with Hummel, Moschelles and
Diabelli; Beethoven became interested in him. He won
extraordinary acclaim in London
- Giuliani wrote three Guitar Concertos, with a
number of works for solo guitar and for two guitars.
Other ensemble music includes works for guitar and
string quartet, guitar and violin and guitar and
piano. His songs also offer the option of guitar
accompaniment.
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