Composer

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Mauro Giuliani

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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30:47

Mauro Giuliani's 'Divertimenti Notturni (18), Op. 86' is a collection of 18 short pieces for solo guitar. The work was composed in 1813 and premiered in Vienna the same year. The 'Divertimenti Notturni' is divided into three movements, each containing six pieces. The first movement is marked Allegro and features lively and energetic pieces. The second movement is marked Andantino and contains more lyrical and expressive pieces. The final movement is marked Allegretto and features lighter and more playful pieces. The 'Divertimenti Notturni' is characterized by Giuliani's virtuosic guitar writing, which showcases the technical capabilities of the instrument. The pieces are also notable for their melodic and harmonic inventiveness, with Giuliani incorporating a variety of musical styles and influences into his compositions. Overall, the 'Divertimenti Notturni' is a significant contribution to the repertoire of solo guitar music and remains a popular and frequently performed work to this day.

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