Ferdinando Carulli

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Ferdinando Maria Meinrado Francesco Pascale Rosario Carulli (Naples, 9 February 1770 – Paris, 17 February 1841) was an Italian composer for classical guitar and the author of the first complete classical guitar method, which continues to be used today. He wrote a variety of works for classical guitar, including concertos and chamber works. He was an extremely prolific writer for guitar, composing over 400 works for the instrument in the space of 12 years. Carulli was born in Naples, then part of the Kingdom of Naples. His father, Michele, was a distinguished literator, secretary to the delegate of the Neapolitan Jurisdiction. Like many of his contemporaries, he was taught musical theory by a priest, who was also an amateur musician. Carulli's first instrument was the cello, but when he was twenty he discovered the guitar and devoted his life to the study and advancement of the guitar. As there were no professional guitar teachers in Naples at the time, Carulli developed his own style of playing. Carulli was a gifted performer. His concerts in Naples were so popular that he soon began touring Europe. Around 1801 Carulli married a French woman, Marie-Josephine Boyer, and had a son with her. A few years later Carulli started to compose in Milan, where he contributed to local publications. After a highly successful Paris tour, Carulli moved there. At the time the city was known as the 'music-capital' of the world, and he stayed there for the rest of his life. In Paris Carulli b

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CARULLI: Guitar Sonatas Op. 21, Nos. 1- 3 and Op. 5

Carulli: Preludes and Studies Selection

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Ferdinando Carulli: 20 Studi (Little masterworks for guitar Vol. II)

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Guitar Sonatas Opp. 5 & 21, Nos. 1-3

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100 Classical Summer Chillout

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Classical Guitar & Strings

Carulli, F.: Concerto for Flute and Guitar, Op. 8 / Petit Concerto De Societe / Guitar Concerto in A Major

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111 Amazing Classical: Music of Love

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Twenty Five Famous Classical Guitar Pieces

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Classical Guitar - 50 Of The Best

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Vivaldi / Carulli / Giuliani: Guitar Concertos

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