How can any further investigation be carried out on the numerous nineteenth-century guitar composers who have embraced the theme of Folia? Giving voice to the figure of Carulli today seems opportune, indeed right and proper, bringing to light part of his quality concert repertoire which has remained in the shadows for too long.

The historical editions available of Op. 75 (Les Folies d’Espagne variées de deux manières pour la Guitare ou Lyre) are divided into two parts. The first presents a cy...