REGONDI: Complete Solo Guitar Music Alberto Mesirca [CD de audio] Alberto Mesirca and Regondi

An important figure in the history of romantic guitar music, Giulio Regondi was widely admired during his lifetime, but unfairly forgotten and forgotten for decades after his death. Most of the poetic and captivating works recorded here were rediscovered in the late 20th century and edited by the eminent guitar scholar Simon Wynberg (who is also the author of the booklet notes for this album). Regondi's early life is shrouded in mystery: his birthplace (probably Geneva, but perhaps Genoa or Lyons) and parentage are uncertain. His father (or possibly stepfather or adoptive father), who was himself an accomplished guitarist and composer, tirelessly cultivated and showcased Regondi's young musical talent, presenting him as a child guitar prodigy in concerts throughout Europa . Regondi went on to become a highly acclaimed guitarist and composer, touring with other renowned musicians such as Clara Schumann, and writing virtuosic and beautifully lyrical works for the guitar. He was also one of the few 19th century guitarists who excelled on another instrument, the concertina, which was a new invention at the time. This album brings together Regondi's complete works for solo guitar, including the world recording of Feuille dalbum, which was only discovered in 2010 and which Alberto Mesirca describes as a wonderful piece.