The Haslemere Manuscript, Pieces and Lute Sonatas | Volume V

The Haslemere Manuscript – Volume V: Works by Kühnel

Preserved in the Carl Dolmetsch Library in England, The Haslemere Manuscript contains lute tablatures in D minor, most likely copied in the eighteenth century by a lutenist from Dresden or Prague. The pieces, often grouped by key, include both anonymous and attributed works, without consistent indications of suites or sonatas.

Acquired in the twentieth century by Arnold Dolmetsch, a pioneer in the rediscovery of early instruments, this manuscript reflects the transition to the twelve- or thirteen-course lute in Central Europe. Edition prepared by Jean-Daniel Forget and Guy Grangereau.

Johann Michael Kühnel (c.1665–c.1725)

A German composer active between the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, Johann Michael Kühnel is regarded as a forerunner of the galant style. Trained in Germany and influenced by French music, he worked at the courts of Darmstadt and Saxony-Weissenfels. His œuvre includes suites for viola da gamba and chamber music, blending strict counterpoint with melodic elegance. His role in the development of German instrumental music remains to be fully rediscovered.

Jean-Daniel Forget – IT Specialist, Lutenist

Passionate about the Baroque repertoire, Jean-Daniel Forget is a self-taught lutenist who has been copying and disseminating early manuscripts for nearly twenty years. A computer professional by training, he is proficient in music notation software adapted for tablature. In collaboration with Guy Grangereau, he provides access to tablatures on a dedicated website. He also assisted Miguel Serdoura in the preparation of his editions and his Method for Baroque Lute.

Guy Grangereau – Guitarist, Lutenist

A professional musician, Guy Grangereau studied guitar in Paris with Turibio Santos before pursuing further training at the Martenot school. After teaching for twenty years, he now performs on a 16-course hybrid instrument and a theorboed Baroque lute. Since 2010, he has collaborated with Jean-Daniel Forget in copying and editing Baroque manuscripts, notably focusing on the works of Silvius Leopold Weiss.

Le Luth Doré Urtext Editions

Le Luth Doré Urtext Editions offer scores faithful to historical sources, optimized for musicians and musicologists. Our editions combine careful engraving, practical layout, durable materials, and detailed critical apparatus in multiple languages.

Each text is rigorously established note by note to ensure an authentic restitution of the works, including original fingerings and ornamentations, as well as relevant stylistic suggestions.

Created by experts, our editions provide clear readability and enlightened interpretation of early music repertoire.

• Editor(s): Jean-Daniel Forget & Guy Grangereau
• Musical period: Baroque
• Instrument(s): 11c/13c Baroque Lute
• Instrumentation: Solo Baroque Lute
• Notation: French Tablature
• Modern edition: Urtext
• Publisher: Le Luth Doré Urtext Editions
• Year of publication: 2015
• Collection: Lute and Theorbo Music Collection
• Pages: 26 pp.
• Dimensions: 230×310 mm
• Weight: 0.320 kg
• Binding: Sewn perfect binding
• ISMN: 377-0-0017-8816-6

9 pieces in G major
Allegro (Kühnel)
Bourrée (Kühnel)
Minuet (Kühnel)
Trio
Rondeau
Sarabande (Kühnel)
Courante
Gigue (Kühnel)
Courante (Kühnel)

Gigue in B-flat major
Gigue (Kühnel)