The six sonatas by Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) are among the best-known baroque compositions for violoncello and basso continuo. Marcello was a famous composer during his lifetime, and consequently his collection could be found in printed editions in the major European music metropolises of London, Paris and Amsterdam. Even if there is some uncomfortable fingering in these sonatas - which might be due to Marcello's working with a five-string cello with an added E' string - they are of only moderate difficulty and belong to the standard works of the violoncello teaching.

The six Sonatas of Benedetto Marcello are staples of baroque compositions for the cello. Already during the composer's lifetime, the pieces were well-known and published around Europe. The pieces are of moderate difficulty and presented here with the original continuo part as well as a realized piano version. Also available: Two Sonatas for Violoncello and Piano, No. 1 in F Major and No. 4 in G minor (49001550).

Grade 3.5

Text from Psalm 137:1-6. For Passover. For SATB and Optional Keyboard.

As notated in 1724 by Marcello. For unison choir or solo voice with continuo, in Hebrew and Italian.

Both the text and melodic content of Give Ear Unto Me works very well with young choirs. The echoing back and forth of the two voices adds interest to the melodic material. The text is a paraphrase of Psalm 27. Benedetto Marcello, an Italian violinist, composer and author, wrote music to over 50 paraphrases of Psalms.

'Traditional Italian-Jewish melody'

Chanukah song.Available separately: SSAA and TTBB. Rehearsal piano part included.

Available separately: SSAA and TTBB. Rehearsal piano part included.

Dowani Tempi Play Along is an effective and time-tested method of practicing that offers more than conventional play-along editions. Dowani 3 Tempi Play Along enables you to learn a work systematically and with accompaniment at different tempi. The first thing you hear on the CD is the concert version in a first-class recording with solo instrument and orchestral, continuo, or piano accompaniment. Then the piano or harpsichord accompaniment follows in slow and medium tempo for practice purposes, with the solo instrument heard softly in the background at a slow tempo. Finally, you can play at the original tempo to the accompaniment of an orchestra, piano, or basso continuo. All versions appearing on the CD were recorded live by renowned soloists, accompanists, and orchestras. There are no synthesised sounds in a Dowani edition!

Dowani Tempi Play Along is an effective and time-tested method of practicing that offers more than conventional play-along editions. Dowani 3 Tempi Play Along enables you to learn a work systematically and with accompaniment at different tempi. The first thing you hear on the CD is the concert version in a first-class recording with solo instrument and orchestral, continuo, or piano accompaniment. Then the piano or harpsichord accompaniment follows in slow and medium tempo for practice purposes, with the solo instrument heard softly in the background at a slow tempo. Finally, you can play at the original tempo to the accompaniment of an orchestra, piano, or basso continuo. All versions appearing on the CD were recorded live by renowned soloists, accompanists, and orchestras. There are no synthesised sounds in a Dowani edition!

For cello or double bass.

Flute and guitar.

Originally for cello and keyboard.

A "Play-Along" harpsichord accompaniment is available on Cat. No. FMP12122.

CD Solo Series is designed to help instrumental soloists improve their performances by making practice time more productive with the included "live" piano accompaniment. Piano accompaniment part also included. Grade 5

CD Solo Series is designed to help instrumental soloists improve their performances by making practice time more productive with the included "live" piano accompaniment. Piano accompaniment part also included. Grade 5

For SATB, Organ or Piano.