Composer

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Mauro Giuliani

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Publication Date

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ca. 1811

Average_duration

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13:52

Potpourri, Op. 28 is a guitar piece composed by Mauro Giuliani, an Italian guitarist and composer, in the early 19th century. The piece was composed in 1812 and premiered in Vienna, Austria, in the same year. It is a collection of popular melodies from various operas and songs of the time, arranged in a virtuosic style for solo guitar. The piece consists of four movements, each based on a different melody. The first movement is based on the aria "Non più mesta" from Gioachino Rossini's opera La Cenerentola. The second movement is based on the song "Nel cor più non mi sento" from Giovanni Paisiello's opera La Molinara. The third movement is based on the aria "Una voce poco fa" from Rossini's opera Il Barbiere di Siviglia. The final movement is based on the song "Di tanti palpiti" from Rossini's opera Tancredi. The piece is characterized by its virtuosic and flashy style, typical of Giuliani's compositions. It showcases the technical abilities of the guitarist, with fast arpeggios, scales, and runs, as well as chordal passages and harmonics. The melodies are presented in a variety of ways, including variations, embellishments, and transpositions, creating a diverse and engaging musical experience. Potpourri, Op. 28 is a significant work in the guitar repertoire, demonstrating the capabilities of the instrument and the creativity of its composer. It has been performed and recorded by numerous guitarists over the years and remains a popular and challenging piece for guitarists today.

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