A collection of chamber masterpieces for violin and guitar. Paganini and Giuliani, both virtuosi of the early 19th century, created works that combine dazzling technique with lyrical beauty. In this album, Rainer Küchl, the distinguished concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, joins forces with Japan's leading guitarist, Shin-ichi Fukuda. Together they bring to life the unique colors and refined interplay of violin and guitar with outstanding artistry and ensemble In this recording, Shin-ichi Fukuda played 19th century Guitar made by Gaetano Guadanini II (1829 Italy).