The waning of the era of lute player in the early 18th century coincided with the rise of the smallest member of the lute family, the soprano lute, also known as the mandolin, mandola or leutino in Southern Italy, especially in Naples, the city of music. In the following decades, the city of Naples, with it's famous conservatories, saw the birth of a number of compositions for mandolin. Many distinguished composers set out to discover the new possibilities this instrument offered.

Tracklist:

Concerto For 2 Violins And Mandolin: I. Allegro Ma Non Presto
Concerto For 2 Violins And Mandolin: II. Andantino
Concerto For 2 Violins And Mandolin: III. Giga: Allegro
Mandolin Concerto: I. Allegro Grazioso
Mandolin Concerto: II. Romance: Allegro Risoluto
Mandolin Concerto: III. Allegro Con Grazia
Mandolin Concerto In E-Flat Major: I. Allegro Maestoso
Mandolin Concerto In E-Flat Major: II. Larghetto Grazioso
Mandolin Concerto In E-Flat Major: III. Allegretto
Mandolin Concerto In D Major: I. Allegro Moderato
Mandolin Concerto In D Major: II. Adagio
Mandolin Concerto In D Major: III. Rondo: Allegro

UPC: 4260052380925
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.19.13
Format: CD

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