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The study of the guitar in
Italy in the first half of the 20th century
has brought a wealth of information of great
interest to the
light, information which not only deserves
more detailed historical consideration, but
requires documentary cataloguing as well.
Since this activity must derive first and
foremost from the source materials themselves,
a fundamental requirement for further research
is the the gathering and conservation of
these, with the intent to preserve their
artistic and cultural value as documents. In
particular, periodical literature and
historical recordings from the first half of
the 20th century have generated both great
interest and curiosity, while confirming the
unfortunate fact that from this yet recent
moment of history much has already been lost.
Other projects, news of which will be
published in this section of our publication,
are being conducted along biographical lines,
with the aim of documenting the lives of
individuals whose contributions to our field
might otherwise be easily lost.
Our research activity, the fundamental lines
of which are illustrated here below, is
primarily intended to facilitate the the
sharing and dissemination of the material
acquired, with the intent to encourage a wider
appreciation of the principal authors and
works of the Italian guitar’s repertoire. The
contributions, suggestions, documentation and
information of as many may desire to
contribute will be an important, indeed
indispensable element in the realisation of
this project.
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