The aim of my publications is to provide the greatest possible notation quality along with a deep respect for the musical source.
My focus is on pedagogical and instructional compositions, especially for cello — my instrument —, arranged or adapted to support students all around the world.
You can find a complete catalogue of my publications here.
Complete List of Available Scores by Instrumentation
Cello Methods
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Scales & Exercises, Appendix 1 from the Violoncello School, Op. 65 (1824) – Deep dive article (TBP) – Promo videos (No 22, No 26, No 28, No 30, No 47) – Physical copy (coming soon)
Cello Solo
- J. J. F. Dotzauer — Scales Handbook, volume 1 (first position / 1 octave) (ITA/ENG/FR)
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Six Exercises, Op. 116 (Book IV) – Deep dive article – Promo video – Physical copy
- R. Lindley — Capriccios & Exercises for the Violoncello, Op. 15
- Piatti, C. A. – Capriccio sopra un tema della Niobe di Pacini, Op. 22 (edited by Antonio Meneses) – video – deep dive article – Physical Copy
Two Cellos
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Russian Air with 20 Variations, Op. 32 (promo video) – Physical copy
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Twelve Original Pieces for Two Cellos, Op. 52 (Book 1) (promo video) – Physical copy
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Twelve Original Pieces for two Cellos – Op. 58 (Book 2) – Physical copy
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Twelve Original Pieces for Two Cellos – Op. 63 (Book 3) (promo video) – Physical copy
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Three Easy Sonatas for Cello, accompanied by a second Cello – Op. 103 (promo video)
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Twelve Pieces for two cellos, containing National Airs & Fugues, dedicated to beginners – Op. 156 (Book 4) (promo video) – Physical copy – Deep dive article
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Twenty-four Exercises for Two Cellos – Op. 159 (Book 5) (promo video) – Physical copy – Deep dive article
Kummer, F. A. – Eight Grand Studies for Cello (with accompaniment of a Second Cello ad lib.) – Op. 44 (promo video) – Physical copy
Piatti, C. A. – Elegia sulla morte di Antonio Rubinstein (1894)
D. Popper — Gavotte op. 23 no. 2 (arr. M. Galvagno & S. Ribicki)
D. Popper — Wie einst in schöner’n Tagen – Op. 64 No. 1, for two cellos (arr. M. Galvagno)
Cello & Basso
L. Boccherini — Sonata in B-flat major, op. posth. (hard copy here) – videos: 1st mov. – 2nd mov. – 3rd mov
- J. B. Breval — Six Sonates (non difficiles) op. 40
- J. B. Breval — Six Sonates (d’un charactere facile et agréable) op. 28
- J. B. Breval — Six Sonates op. 12
- B. Marcello — Six Sonatas for cello solo and basso continuo, Opera Prima (promo video)
- Vivaldi, A. — Nine Sonatas for cello and basso (RV 39-47)
Two Cellos & Basso
B. Marcello — Six Sonatas a Tre, Opera Seconda
Cello and Piano
- A. Adam — Cantique de Noel (violin and viola parts also available)
J. S. Bach — Suite I for cello solo (BWV 1007) with piano accompaniment by Alfredo Piatti (promo video) – Physical copy
J. S. Bach — Suite IV for cello solo (BWV 1010) with piano accompaniment by Alfredo Piatti (promo video) – Physical copy
J. B. Bréval — Sonata in G major (Op. 12 No. 5) arranged for cello and piano by Diran Alexanian (promo video)
- B. Cossmann — Mélodie Suisse & Canzonetta Napolitana, Op. 1 (promo video)
G. Donizetti — Largo for Cello and Piano (deep dive article – promo video) – Physical copy
G. Donizetti — Sonata for Piano and Cello (deep dive article – promo video) – Physical copy
A. Piatti — Capriccio op. 25 no. 7 (arranged by the composer for cello and piano) – deep dive article – promo video – Physical copy
- A. Piatti — Pioggia d’Aprile, Studio Capriccio for Cello and Piano
- A. Piatti — The Race (La Corsa) for cello and piano (ed. Raphaël Pidoux)
- G. Rossini & A. Piatti — Soirées Musicales (Gita in gondola & La Danza)
Card Eduard Schuberth – Souvenir de la Hollande – Fantaisie et Variations Brillantes sur un Theme National Hollandais, Op. 3 – Deep dive article – Promo video – Physical copy
Pëtr Il’ič Čajkovskij — Chanson Triste (No. 2 from Twelve Pieces Op. 40), arranged for cello and piano by David Popper – Deep dive article – Promo video – Physical copy
Cello and String Orchestra
- D. Popper — Gavotte op. 23 no. 2 (arr. M. Galvagno & S. Ribicki)
- G. E. Goltermann — Concerto no. 4 op. 65 in G major (3rd movement only) — easy arrangement
- Concerto no. 4 op. 65 in G major (complete) — new arrangement by Michele Galvagno
- Card Eduard Schuberth – Souvenir de la Hollande – Fantaisie et Variations Brillantes sur un Theme National Hollandais, Op. 3 – Deep dive article – Physical copy
Cello and Orchestra
- G. E. Goltermann — Concerto no. 4 op. 65 in G major
- Card Eduard Schuberth – Souvenir de la Hollande – Fantaisie et Variations Brillantes sur un Theme National Hollandais, Op. 3 – Deep dive article – Promo video – Physical copy (orchestral parts available on-demand for rent or direct purchase).
Cello and Guitar
- J. J. F. Dotzauer — Pot-pourri, Op. 21 (deep dive article — promo video) – Physical copy
Cello Ensemble
Beethoven, Ludwig van — Egmont, Op. 84 – Overture (arr. for 8 cellos by R. Dantas Barreto) (video – article)
J. B. Dykes — Eternal Father, Strong to Save (for flexible instrumentation) (promo video)
English Traditional — God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
P. Mascagni — “Intermezzo sinfonico” from “Cavalleria rusticana” (arr. Michele Galvagno)
Suzuki Violin Book 1 — Cello orchestral companion
Suzuki Violin Book 3 — Cello orchestral companion
G. Verdi — Va Pensiero (Nabucco)
William H. Cummings, Samuel Arnold — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Orchestra
P. Mascagni — “Intermezzo sinfonico” from “Cavalleria rusticana” — original orchestration
Piano Solo
- G. Donizetti — Larghetto “Una furtiva lagrima” (from the composer’s autograph) — deep dive article | promotional video – Physical copy
P. Mascagni — “Intermezzo sinfonico” from “Cavalleria rusticana” (from the composer’s autograph)
Piano Duet (1 piano, 4 hands)
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Six Waltzes for piano four-hands – Op. 17 (promo video, deep dive article) – Physical copy
Piano and Orchestra
Mayr, J. S. – Concerto for cembalo [fortepiano] and orchestra, n° 1, in C major (promo video, deep dive article)
Piano Trio
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Trio for Piano, Violin, and Violoncello in E minor – Op. 180 – promo videos: 1st movement – 2nd movement – 3rd movement – 4th movement – deep dive articles: 1st part – 2nd part – 3rd part
String quartet
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Two Quartets for 2 violins, viola, and violoncello obbligato – Op. 12 – (promo video) – Physical copy
- William H. Cummings, Samuel Arnold — Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- English Traditional — God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Voice and Piano
Piatti, C. A. – A Farewell (2 versions, with or without cello) (deep dive article – promo videos (with cello) (without cello)) — Physical copy (with cello) (without cello)
Piatti, C. A. – Canto sopra uno studio di Duport (with obbligato cello) (deep dive article – promo video) – Physical copy
Voice and Guitar
Dotzauer, J. J. F. – Six Songs Op. 18 (deep dive article – promo video) — Physical copy
Voice and Cello Ensemble
Projeto Puccini : physical copy
Puccini, G. – O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi, SC 88 (1918) — arranged by Raïff Dantas Barreto (Payhip link)
Puccini, G. – Mi chiamano Mimì from Bohème, SC 67 (1896) — arranged by Raïff Dantas Barreto (Payhip link)
Puccini, G. – Vissi d’Arte from Tosca, SC 69 (1895-99) — arranged by Raïff Dantas Barreto (Payhip link)
Puccini, G. – E lucevan le stelle from Tosca, SC 69 (1895-99) — arranged by Raïff Dantas Barreto (Payhip link)
Puccini, G. – Nessun dorma from Turandot, SC 91 (1924) — arranged by Raïff Dantas Barreto (Payhip link)
Puccini, G. – Recondita armonia from Tosca, SC 69 (1895-99) — arranged by Raïff Dantas Barreto (Payhip link)
Puccini, G. – Un bel dì vedremo from Madama Butterfly, SC 74 (1903-07) — arranged by Raïff Dantas Barreto (Payhip link)
Complete List of Books
Avid Sibelius
Steinberg Dorico Pro
Cello papers and researches
- M. Galvagno — F. A. Kummer — virtuoso impareggiabile o didatta straordinario? (ITA)
- M. Galvagno — La postura del violoncellista (ITA)
- Pearls of Wisdom from J. J. F. Dotzauer — collected, ordered, and commented by Michele Galvagno. FREE Download
- Scales Handbook – Vol. 1 — first position, with exercises, challenges and charts elaborated and collected by Michele Galvagno.
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