Luigi Legnani (Ferrara 1790 – Ravenna 1877), guitarist, violinist and respected singer, wrote numerous works for the guitar. The most impressive is his 36 Caprices Op. 20, which is exceptional in its variety and originality, exploring all the facets of the instrument, often in unusual key signatures. With this work – which has a prominent place not just in the teaching room but on the concert stage – Legnani has skilfully married melodic inspiration to impressive virtuosity, making use of many r...