Capricci (1622) /
Castaldi, Bellerofonte,1580-1649.
Dolata, David.
Middleton, Wis. : A-R Editions,
c2006.
Nine extensive duos for theorbo and tiorbino, notated in Italian lute tablature, and 14 single-movement sonatas in v. 1. Other works for solo theorbo in v. 2, including popular dance forms such as the corrente and galliard, fantasias grounded in 16th-century vocal style, and written-out sectional improvisations . Also includes six strophic songs with unfigured bass lines and tablature accompaniments.  This ed. provides the Italian lute tablature together with a transcription into mensural notation directly above it.
Based on one of the three known copies of the Capricci: that in the Fondo Pagliaroli in the private Biblioteca Forni in Modena, Italy.
Preface includes biographical and performance notes, and notes on the music and texts.
Critical report in v. 1 (p. 177-180) and v. 2 (p. 159-163).
Includes bibliographical references.
pt. 1. Duos for theorbo and tiorbino ; Sonatas for theorbo -- pt. 2. Dances and other works for theorbo ; Songs with tablature accompaniment.
Theorbo music (Theorbos (2))
Theorbo music.