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    This page is Leyenda's Homage to this innovative great guitarist !  

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Leyenda's Note: These transcriptions are for standard Baroque tuning, with bass string tuning adjusted as needed. Some pieces are also suitable for 8 or 10-string guitar. The best result will be achieved if played on the Alto-guitar (Altgitarren), which is tuned a minor third higher than the standard tuning. 

 Disclaimer: I have never seen Söllscher's actual transcriptions or manuscripts. All the transcriptions in this page are my original and independent works from inspiration after listening to Söllscher's recordings. Many enthusiastic and supportive readers had provided suggestions, corrections, etc. My aim is to promote works for multi-string guitars, and I don't claim to be scholarly.  Readers are encouraged to refer to other sources in this field.                            

** Fingerings are only suggestive. Readers are welcome to try and explore other options.

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Reference CD: Göran Söllscher:  J.S.Bach: SuitesSonata (DG-4354712)

Bach, J.S. BWV 1007, Cello Suite No. 1 (Revised!)
1. Prelude PDF MIDI Söllscher's Bach Lute Suite aside, this album was considered by many (including non-guitarists) to be one of the best Bach guitar recordings. It's certainly my favorite.

Söllscher's mastery performance was further enhanced by the unique sound of his alto-guitar with extended bass strings.

2. Allemande PDF MIDI
3. Courante PDF MIDI
4. Sarabande PDF MIDI
5. Menuet I PDF MIDI
6. Menuet II PDF MIDI
7. Gigue PDF MIDI
BWV 1008, Cello Suite No. 2 (New!)
1. Prelude PDF
2. Allemande PDF
3. Courante PDF
4. Sarabande PDF
5. Menuet I PDF
6. Menuet II PDF
7. Gigue PDF
BWV 1005, Violin Sonata No. 3 (New!)
1. Adagio PDF
2. Fuga PDF
3. Largo PDF
4. Allegro assai PDF
BWV 1012, Cello Suite No. 6 (New!)
Sarabande PDF
Gavotte I PDF
Gavotte II PDF
 

Reference CD: Göran Söllscher:  Eleven-String Baroque (DG-4748152)

Bach, J.S. Air on G string, BWV 1068 (New!) PDF MIDI We seldom have great orchestral works arranged for guitar. This piece is a fine exception.
BWV 999, Pelude PDF MIDI Not in this CD but recorded earlier by Söllscher .
    BWV 1001, Violin Sonata No.1         Söllscher's 11-string guitar rendition of this masterpiece is one of the best.
1. Adagio PDF MIDI
2. Fuga PDF MIDI
3. Siciliano PDF MIDI
4. Presto PDF MIDI
  Baron, Ernst G. Aria PDF MIDI   The sublime grace and simplicity of this gem defies description.
Kellner, David Fantasia PDF MIDI
Pachebel, Johan Suite for Lute
1. Allemande---REVISED PDF MIDI Thanks to Glen to help to correct/revise this new version.
2. Courante PDF MIDI
3. Sarabande PDF MIDI
4. Gigue PDF
Roman, Johan H. Andante PDF MIDI YouTube by Göran Söllscher (Andante and Bourrée)
Bourrée PDF MIDI
Weiss, S.L. Fantasie---REVISED PDF MIDI YouTube by Göran Söllscher  (Fantasie and Ciacona)
Thanks to reader Xelastico to identify earlier errors.
Ciacona PDF MIDI
Passagaille PDF MIDI
    Tombeau sur la mort de Mr Comte d'Logy PDF MIDI   This is in A minor, different from my earlier version in B minor. This version is how Söllscher played and recorded on his CD.
    Tombeau sur la mort de M. Cajetan Baron D'Hartig (Revised 5/4/08) PDF MIDI   This has not been recorded by Söllscher. But I can't help to include this great mournful piece together with the more famous "Logy".
 

This page was last updated on : 08/01/2008. Contact : leyenda168 at yahoo dot com