Giulio Regondi

(1822-1872)

Once a lauded child prodigy, Giulio Regondi has been grossly neglected. A master of the guitar's techniques, Regondi composed and performed with unparalleled aplomb. While alive, Regondi (1822-1872) shared the international stage with acknowledged masters like Carulli, Carcassi and Fernando Sor. Upon examination of the compositions of these three guitarists, one has to wonder why Regondi has been so totally forgotten until recently. Regondi's music is both romantic and charming to the ear, while at the same time viciously difficult and complex to perform. His compositions are gratuitously complicated, however they represent the musical styles of the day.