Ferdinando Carulli
(1770-1841)

Born in Naples of a distinguished literator, Carulli wrote more than 400 pieces for the guitar in 12 years, amongst them many for piano and guitar.

Carulli's first instrument was the cello and only discovered the guitar at age 20. After switching to the guitar, he devoted the rest of his life to advancing the performance, study, and construction of the instrument.

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Ferdinando Carulli

Sonata Op. 21 No. 2

Photo credit: Serge van Empelen, Bethanienklooster, Amsterdam, March 2004

Second movement: Thema Larghetto

Third movement: Allegretto

• Recorded at Utrecht Conservatory, Netherlands on 27 October 2006
• Robert Bekkers on Jeroen Hilhorst Amsterdam concert guitar, 2005