Favourite Mandolin Solos from the 18th Century
Edited by Alison Stephens
This 16-page collection brings together 13 attractive solo pieces from the Baroque and early Classical periods. It features works by G.P. Telemann, J.S. Bach, F. Sauli, F. Lecce, G.B. Gervasio, and P. Denis.
Specially selected and adapted for intermediate mandolin players (roughly grades 3–5), these solos offer musical satisfaction while remaining technically accessible. Some are original mandolin works, while others are tasteful adaptations from violin or cello repertoire. Adaptations are kept minimal to preserve the character and integrity of each piece.
Edited by Alison Stephens
This 16-page collection brings together 13 attractive solo pieces from the Baroque and early Classical periods. It features works by G.P. Telemann, J.S. Bach, F. Sauli, F. Lecce, G.B. Gervasio, and P. Denis.
Specially selected and adapted for intermediate mandolin players (roughly grades 3–5), these solos offer musical satisfaction while remaining technically accessible. Some are original mandolin works, while others are tasteful adaptations from violin or cello repertoire. Adaptations are kept minimal to preserve the character and integrity of each piece.
Contents:
Performance Notes are included for every piece, with guidance on style, dynamics, tone colour, plectrum use, and fingering options. These help players achieve a clean, expressive sound suitable for concerts, exams, or personal enjoyment.
Ideal for intermediate mandolinists seeking rewarding 18th-century repertoire that can be prepared to concert standard without extreme technical demands.
- Allegro from Fantasie No.11 for solo violin (1735) – G.P. Telemann
- Allemande en Rondeau – G.B. Gervasio
- Bourrée No.1 from Suite No.3 for solo cello – J.S. Bach
- Bourrée No.2 from Suite No.3 for solo cello – J.S. Bach
- Preludio from Partita III for Solo Mandolin – F. Sauli
- Corrente from Partita III for Solo Mandolin – F. Sauli
- Partita in C from Sonate e Partite for Solo Mandolin – F. Lecce
- Partita in G from Sonate e Partite for Solo Mandolin – F. Lecce
- Minuetto No.1 from Suite No.1 for solo cello – J.S. Bach
- Minuetto No.2 (Trio) from Suite No.1 for solo cello – J.S. Bach
- Soave from Fantasie No.11 for solo violin – G.P. Telemann
- Vivace from Fantasie No.9 for solo flute – G.P. Telemann
- De La Reine de Golconde – P. Denis
Performance Notes are included for every piece, with guidance on style, dynamics, tone colour, plectrum use, and fingering options. These help players achieve a clean, expressive sound suitable for concerts, exams, or personal enjoyment.
Ideal for intermediate mandolinists seeking rewarding 18th-century repertoire that can be prepared to concert standard without extreme technical demands.