Saracino, Leopoldo
Legnani: The Indomitable Guitar (rediscovered Works)
Luigi Legnani, a virtuoso guitarist and refined composer, was among the most renowned performers of his time. His career took him to Europes foremost musical capitals, where he was acclaimed for his extraordinary technique and innovative spirit. His catalogue, filled with brilliant and sophisticated works, ranges from caprices to variations, from fantasies to rondos, offering a fascinating balance between virtuosity and musical poetry. This recording project (including two world premieres) brings new light to his artistry, highlighting works of rare beauty and expressive depth. Performed on a period guitar (ca. 1832) and through historically informed approaches, these compositions reveal the modernity and timeless allure of his writing. The rediscovery of Legnani is a journey between Classicism and Romanticism, between astonishing technique and elegant lyricism. His music deserves to be heard and celebrated once more, reaffirming his role as a bridge between two eras and as a pivotal figure in nineteenth-century guitar music.