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Composer: Jean-Baptiste Miroglio
Editor: Barry Trott
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Mandolin Duets
Level: Multiple Levels

Eighteenth century France was the centre of mandolin composition in Europe, especially of mandolin music for amateurs. Jean-Baptiste Miroglio'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.

Contents:

• 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, D, Minuetto; 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