Emilia Giuliani-Gugliemi - Prelude No.3, Op.46

Not much is known about the life of Emilia Giuliani (1813-1850), the daughter of the Italian guitarist and composer Mauro Giuliani, a figure most synonymous with the guitar and its 19 Century repertoire.

Emilia received guitar lessons from her father and like him, became a very accomplished performer and composer.

She performed throughout Europe, sharing the stage with pianist Franz Liszt. Her career seems to have ended when she moved to Hungary with her husband - Luigi Gugliemi, a composer and vocal instructor. Her printed legacy seems sparse, with large gaps in the Opus numbers. What has been discovered though is delightful and this piece 'prelude No.3' is one of a set of six.

Other works include; Six variations, 'Belliniana'. "Variazioni sopra il tema Non più mesta accanto al foco” based on a famous melody from Rossini’s La Cenerentola and the very virtuosic 'Variazioni sopra un tema del Mo' Mercadante."

My transcription is available in PDF booklet format and interactive Soundslice, practise along in real time.

Also available are my practise notes and tips for getting the most out of this beautiful piece.