The son of a mandolin-maker, Raffaele Calace became a distinguished virtuoso of the instrument, creating new possibilities by technical modifications of the instrument. His Concertos, originally written for mandolin and piano, are substantial three-movement works which contrast, in both cases, a profound and striking first movement, a reflective and emotionally charged slow movement, and a skittish, virtuosic third movement. If a single musical example could demonstrate the range, emotion and expressiveness of the mandolin, it is the slow movement of Concerto No. 1.

Raffaele Calace

Mandolin Concerto No. 1, Op. 113

Stephens, Alison, mandolin
Devine, Steven, piano


I. Marziale 00:08:53
II. Largo tranquillo 00:07:20
III. Rondo 00:06:24
Mandolin Concerto No. 2, Op. 144

Stephens, Alison, mandolin
Devine, Steven, piano


I. Maestoso 00:10:33
II. Largo mesto 00:05:08
III. Allegro non troppo 00:09:35
Rhapsodia napoletana, Op. 66

Stephens, Alison, mandolin
Devine, Steven, piano


Rhapsodia napoletana, Op. 66 00:11:53
Polonese, Op. 36

Stephens, Alison, mandolin
Devine, Steven, piano


Polonese, Op. 36 00:06:25
Danza dei Nani, Op. 43

Stephens, Alison, mandolin
Devine, Steven, piano


Danza dei Nani, Op. 43 00:05:29



Total Playing Time: 01:11:40