Theorbo & Mandolino DUET (Part III)

It's not often you get to hear a Mandolino and Theorbo in duet! This is the third movement of an 18th century piece by Sammartini (1700-1775).

Daniel Swenberg, Mandolino by Günter Mark (after Presbler)
Brandon Acker, Theorbo

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[zihuang]

For anyone that wishes to know more about this piece: it is called Sonata per Armandolino, by Giovanni Battista Sammartini. The score was published first in the book The Early Mandolin (by James Tyler & Paul Sparks, 1992), on pages 73-78. The original piece was written for mandolino and an unspecific bass intrument.

[franksabatino]

The music cascades beautifully! Thanks guys!

[mmgg]

Wow, that was delightful. The range of the instruments in this duo is nuts! Great dynamics! Well done to you both.

[balalaikabeginner]

I love the contrast between the low bass of the theorbo and the higher notes of the mandolino! They work together so well! I especially like the bit at 0:48

[not_an_FBl_agent]

we're getting absolutely spoiled with those videos, thank you brandon!

[sonyahannah]

Since I was a child, I have savored watching people do what they do well -- and my own pleasure is heightened when those "doers" are obviously enjoying their skills.

[MeantForNothing]

These instruments compliment each other perfectly

[kingfisher]

Fantastic you two work so well together. Love it.

[miketurner]

Totally wonderful on all levels. I really enjoyed that. Great playing and tone. Thanks guys. 👍

[ViolinViolaMasterclass]

This is the most magical piece!! I LOVE it!! Thank you so much 🤩🌷

[amaladitya]

That is so melodious and nice Brandon. Love and support from India

[TheJonci]

I wonder how new music genres would sound using some if these tones. I like the classical use but I always think that instruments are made to be used. How we use them really depends on when and where we live. Its always evolving. However a fusion of past and present would be interesting for sure

[FringeSpectre]

That mandolin thing has a high tuning knob to mass ratio

[bluejay]

That was amazing! What’s the name of this piece? I understand from the description it’s by Sammartini but I would love to know the full name!

[johnlay]

This is the first time I see mandolin played finger-style. 🤣 Also I have never seen a six 2-course strung mandolin. Is it tuned like a guitar?

[ezioauditore]

So Tony Stark faked his death in Avengers Endgames and started a new career as a mandolin player... i see. Jokes aside, you both played wonderfully!

[bogdang]

Will we get a full video introducing the mandolino?

[guitarlover]

They look like their playing to a tiny audience the way they look down

[TheScottWhyte]

imagine a dude walking into a place with that Theorbo in a gig bag...hahahha