German Baroque Music for Mandolin - 6 Sonatas for Violin from Hortulus Chelicus (1688) transcribed for Mandolin

by Robert Bancalari

The German Baroque period featured three virtuosi—Biber, Westhoff and Johann Jakob Walther. Walther (1650-1717) performed as a violinist in the orchestra of Cosimo III from 1670 to 1674 (Medici dynasty) and served as concertmaster at the court in Dresden.

Walther’s compositions are contained in two books: Scherzi da Violino solo con il basso continuo (1676) and Hortulus Chelicus (1688). This book presents six sonatas for violin from Hortulus Chelicus transcribed for the mandolin. The collection is a wonderful addition to the classical mandolin repertoire. All the sonatas are written in standard notation and tablature.

Product Number:    30650

Format:    Book

Skill Level:    Intermediate

Pages:    52

Binding:    Saddle Stitched

Size:    8.75 x 11.75

Date Published:    02_08_2018