ALC 0148 The Concertante Mandolin

The Concertante Mandolin

Label: Aulicus Classics

Category: Modern Classical Music

Composers: Di Giovanni Francesco

Artists: Di Giovanni Francesco, Plectrum Orchestra “Costantino Bertucci”, Alvaro Lopes Ferreira, Olena Kurkina, Sonia Maurer, Gabriella De Nardo

Francesco Di Giovanni composer
Solo mandolins:
Olena Kurkina  (track  2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16)
Sonia Maurer    (track  5)
Solo piano
Gabriella De Nardo   (track  13, 14, 15, 16)
Plectrum Orchestra “Costantino Bertucci”
Alvaro Lopes Ferreira Conductor

Format: 1 CD

Cat. number: ALC 0148

Release: October 2025

A vibrant celebration of the mandolin and the rich tradition of the plectrum orchestra, showcasing its expressive range and brilliant versatility. The cd opens with the Fantasia for Plectrum Orchestra, a four-movement work full of rhythmic energy and lyrical charm, followed by the Preludio e Fuga and Tema con Variazioni, which highlight the mandolin’s virtuosic and singing qualities. The Sonata for Solo Mandolin and the Suite “Marco Polo” explore elegant dance forms, blending classical style with a distinctive Mediterranean character. The recording concludes with the Concerto for Harpsichord and Plectrum Orchestra, a piece that unites tradition and innovation through refined dialogue between soloist and ensemble. A journey through sparkling textures, graceful melodies, and vibrant rhythms, this album reveals the mandolin’s timeless beauty in both solo and orchestral settings.

Preview Tracks

1. Fantasia per Orchestra a Plettro 1 Allegro

2. Fantasia per Orchestra a Plettro 2 Andantino

3. Fantasia per Orchestra a Plettro 3 Rondò

4. Fantasia per Orchestra a Plettro 4 Allegro Vivace

5. Preludio e Fuga

6. Tema con Variazioni

7. Sonata per Mandolino Solo 1 Allegro

8. Sonata per Mandolino Solo 2 Valzer

9. Sonata per Mandolino Solo 3 Presto

10. Suite “Marco Polo” 1 Allemanda

11. Suite “Marco Polo” 2 Minuetto

12. Suite “Marco Polo” 3 Giga

13. Concerto per Clavicembalo e Orchestra a Plettro 1 Moderato

14. Concerto per Clavicembalo e Orchestra a Plettro 2 Adagio, non troppo

15. Concerto per Clavicembalo e Orchestra a Plettro 3 Moderato

16. Concerto per Clavicembalo e Orchestra a Plettro 4 Allegro