of Jean-Baptiste Miroglio-Eighteenth century France was the center of mandolin composition in Europe especially of mandolin music for amateurs. Jean-Baptiste Miroglioâ s Suites des Amusemens des Dames are typical of mandolin duets of this time challenging but not too difficult while rich in feeling and musicality. Intended for mandolin violin or pardessus de viol these pieces provide a delightful introduction to the musical life of the 18th century mandolin. Novice to expert players will find something to enjoy and explore in this collection of 21 pieces for two mandolins.
Content :
Duetto I --2/4, D, Allegro
3/4, D, Minuetto
Duetto II --3/4, D, Largo
2/4, D, Allegro
Duetto III -- 2/2, D, Marche
3/4, Dmin, Minuetto
Duetto IV -- 2/4, E-flat, Andante
3/8, E-flat, Aria Grazioso
Aria I -- 3/8, C, Tedesco, Presto
Aria II -- 2/4, A, Allegretto
Aria III
Aria IV
Aria V -- 3/4, A, Minuetto
Aria VI -- 6/8, A, Forlana
Aria VII -- 6/8, Amin/C, Minore
Aria VIII -- 2/2, A, Allegro
Aria IX -- 3/8, G, Pastorella, Grazioso
Aria X -- 2/2, G, Balletto
Aria XI -- 2/2, Gmin
Aria XII -- 3/8, Gmin, Grazioso
Aria XIII -- 2/2, G/Gmin
Aria XIV -- 2/2, F
Aria XV -- 3/4, F
Aria XVI -- 3/4, F, Minuetto
Aria XVII -- 3/4, F, Minuetto 5
