Francesco Molino

Francesco Molino (also known as François Molino; 4 June 1768 – 1847) was an Italian guitarist, violinist, and composer. Biography Molino was born in Ivrea near Turin. He often travelled to Spain to give concerts. He was orchestral conductor during 1796–97. In 1820 he settled in Paris, where he lived for the remainder of his life. His works were largely neglected until the twentieth century, when many of them were republished. Among the best-known are his Three Sonatas, 18 Preludes and Terpsichore (a set of dances), all for solo guitar. He also wrote for other instruments in combination with the guitar, including flute and violin. In 1830 he published a guitar method. Works Francesco Molino composed more than 60 works. Guitar * Opus 1: Trois sonates faciles * Opus 5: Six thèmes avec variations * Opus 6: Trois sonates pour la guitare (Three Sonates) ** Sonata No.1 in D major ** Sonata No.2 in G major ** Sonata No.3 in C major * Opus 9: 12 Waltzes * Opus 9: 12 Variations on “Ah! Vous dirai-je maman” * Opus 11: 6 Rondos * Opus 13: 2 Fantaisies * Opus 13: 3 Rondos * Opus 15: Trois sonates * Opus 17: Grande Ouverture * Opus 18: 4 Theme and variations * Opus 28: Trois Rondeaux brillants d