Short bio Luigi Legnani
Full biography Luigi Legnani
Luigi Legnani (1790-1877) was an Italian guitarist and composer of the Romantic era. Born in Ferrara, Italy, Legnani became one of the virtuosos of the guitar in the 19th century. He started playing the violin at a young age, but eventually moved to the guitar, which he favored due to its versatility and expressiveness.
Legnani's compositions were widely known for their technical difficulty and elegant melodic lines. In addition to his own works, he also arranged music by other composers, including a collection of pieces by Niccolò Paganini for guitar and violin. Legnani's music was particularly influential in the development of the guitar as a solo instrument.
Aside from his musical prowess, Legnani was also a skilled luthier, crafting his own guitars with intricate inlays and unique designs. He worked closely with guitar maker Antonio Torres Jurado to develop the modern classical guitar, which proved to be a significant step in the evolution of the instrument.
Legnani's contributions to the guitar and classical music were considerable, earning him recognition as one of the great guitarists and composers of his time. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to captivate and inspire musicians and audiences alike.
Compositions featuring Luigi Legnani
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavatina d'Elvira, for flute & guitar (from Verdi's Ernani) | 6:34 min | Chamber Music | 1846 |
| 2 | Cavatina d'Ernani, for flute & guitar (from Verdi's Ernani) | 4:57 min | Chamber Music | 1846 |
| 3 | Grande fantasia for guitar, Op. 61 | 12:27 min | Chamber Music | 1834 |
| 4 | Rondo for guitar, Op. 11 | 5:23 min | Chamber Music | 1825 |
| 5 | Gran Variazioni sopra un motivo tirolese, for guitar, Op. 12 | 10:20 min | Chamber Music | 1825 |
| 6 | Gran Variazioni, for guitar (after the duet "Nel cor più non mi sento" from Paisiello's opera "La molinara"), Op. 16 | 20:09 min | Chamber Music | 1824 |
| 7 | Theme and variations on the theme "Pria che l'impegno", for guitar (after J. Weigl), Op. 4 | 6:45 min | Chamber Music | 1819 |
| 8 | Gran Capriccio, for guitar, Op. 6 | 8:42 min | Chamber Music | 1819 |
| 9 | Lezioni (4), for guitar (attributed) | 10:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Introduction and Variations on Sorte secondami, for guitar (after Rossini's "Zelmira"), Op. 21 | 11:40 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Pensa alla patria, for guitar (after Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri"), Op. 8 | 5:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Potpourri Brillant, for guitar, Op. 31 | 7:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Potpourri Concertant, for cello & guitar | 16:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Potpourri en Caprice, for guitar, Op. 32 | 13:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Scherzo for guitar, Op. 10 | 5:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Terremoto con Variazioni for guitar, Op 1 | 11:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Variations on Cara, per te quest'anima, for guitar (after Rossini's "Armida") | 10:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Variations on Non più mesta accanto al fuoco, for guitar (after Rossini's "La Cenerentola"), Op. 30 | 7:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Variazioni sopra un tema (La Marcia) della Donna del lago di Rossini, for guitar, Op. 24 | 8:31 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Languir per una bella, cavatina for guitar (after Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri"), Op. 7 | 4:39 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Introduction, Theme, Variations and Finale for guitar, Op 64 | 11:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Introduction et Variations Concertants, for cello & guitar | 15:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Ai capricci della sorte, for guitar (after Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri"), Op. 5 | 6:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Gran Sinfonia, for guitar (after Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri"), Op. 2 | 8:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Gran Ricercario o Studio, for guitar, Op. 3 | 8:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | Fantasie for guitar, Op 19 | 8:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | Duetto concertante for flute & guitar, Op 23 | 18:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 28 | Cavatina (Oh quante Lagrime) de l'opera "La dame du lac", for guitar, Op. 18 | 7:23 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Caprices (36) for guitar, Op 20 | 6:44 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Capriccetti (6) for guitar, Op. 250 | 13:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Balli Nazionali (3), for guitar (after Auber and Schmidt), WoO | 9:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Andante and Allegro, for guitar (after Rossini's "Guillaume Tell Overture"), Op. 202 | 7:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Luigi Legnani
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Scarlatti, Coste, Mangoré, Coeck, Albéniz, Bach, Granados, Villa-Lobos, Reinhardt, Legnani, Tadić - Craig Ogden – Craig Ogden In Concert(CD, Album) | 2021 | Chandos |
| 2 |  |
Luigi Legnani, Marcello Fantoni – Guitar Works(CD, Album) | 2018 | Naxos |
| 3 |  |
Luigi Legnani, Marcello Fantoni – Rossini Variations(CD, Album) | 2017 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Legnani, Sara Ligas, Omar Fassa – Complete Music For Flute And Guitar(CD, Album) | 2016 | Brilliant Classics |
| 5 |  |
Giuliani, Legnani, Sor, Coste, Anelli, Aguado - Luigi Attademo – 19th Century Guitar Music(CD, Album) | 2016 | Brilliant Classics |
| 6 |  |
Luigi Legnani, Raffaele Carpino – Opere Per Chitarra - Guitar Works(CD, Album) | 2016 | Tactus |
| 7 |  |
Junhong Kuang, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Barrios Mangoré, J.S. Bach, Granados, Albéniz, Legnani, Mertz – Guitar Recital(CD, ) | 2014 | Naxos |
| 8 |  |
Franz Schubert, Legnani, Bobrowicz, Gatayes, Romberg, Schiker - The Jones & Maruri Cello-Guitar Duo – Arpeggione: Original Works For Cello And Guitar(2×CD, Album, Stereo) | 2013 | EMEC Discos |
| 9 |  |
Karel Fleischlinger, J. K. Mertz, N. Coste, L. Legnani – Souvenir Romantique(CD, Album) | 2010 | Fleischlinger |
| 10 |  |
Luigi Legnani / Franz Schubert - Raphaëlla Smits – Early 19th Century Guitar Music - Caprices / 6 Lieder(CD) | 2002 | Accent |
| 11 |  |
F. Gragnani, M. Giuliani, L. Legnani – Fluite And Guitar(CD, Compilation) | 1999 | A-Ram |
| 12 |  |
Luigi Legnani, Pavel Steidl – 36 Caprices, Op. 20 • Fantasia, Op. 19(CD, Album) | 1998 | Naxos |
| 13 |  |
Luigi Legnani, Lucio Matarazzo – 36 Capricci Op. 20(CD, Album) | 1997 | Agorá |
| 14 |  |
Giuliani, Carulli, Legnani / Michael Newman (7), Sequoia String Quartet, Laura Oltman – Italian Pleasures(LP, Album, Limited Edition) | 1981 | Sheffield Lab |
| 15 |  |
George Vick Plays Sanz, Coste, Legnani, Sor, De La Vega, Britten – Virtuoso Guitar Vol. 1 | 1977 | Klavier Records |
| 16 |  |
Enrico Tagliavini, Ludovico Roncalli, Luigi Legnani, Niccolò Paganini, Mauro Giuliani (2) – Letteratura Della Chitarra Italiana(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1976 | PDU |
Videos featuring Luigi Legnani
Fluite and Guitar (Gragnani, Giuliani, Legnani) (Svetlana Mitriakina | Alexander Martynov) 1999
Флейта и Гитара
Светлана Митряйкина и Александр Мартынов
Квадро-Диск – R8185, A-Ram – ACD 033
Дата релиза: 1999
F. Gragnani*, M. Giuliani*, L. Legnani* – Fluite And Guitar
Petit Duo Nocturne, Op. 90: No. 3
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Petit Duo Nocturne, Op. 90: No. 3 · Sequoia String Quartet · Ferdinando Carulli · Michael Newman · Laura Oltman
Guitar Pleasures
℗ 1981 2015 Sheffield Lab
Released on: 2015-08-17
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Campanas del Alba
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Campanas del Alba · Sequoia String Quartet · Eduardo Sáinz de la Maza · Michael Newman
Guitar Pleasures
℗ 1981 2015 Sheffield Lab
Released on: 2015-08-17
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