The Orchestra Mandolina Ljubljana is the only mandolin orchestra in Slovenia. It was founded 30 years ago. I have found many videos of this orchestra at youtube, including a complete set of videos from the last concert. Text from the Facebook page of the orchestra: The Mandolina Ljubljana Orchestra is the only ensemble in Slovenia, […]
I have recently listened to several videos with a tune for mandolin composed by Mark O’Connor – – A Bowl of Bula. Mark O’Connor is today mainly known as a violin player and teacher. He has recorded many great CDs, including Appalachia Waltz which he recorded together with bass player Edgar Meyer and cello player
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The Punch Brothers with Chris Thile (mandolin) have just given another concert on Mountain Stage which is available at NPR. They played a set with some pieces from their new CD. You can find all available performances with the Punch Brothers at NPR using the following link: Punch Brothers at NPR http://www.npr.org/2012/06/12/154855216/punch-brothers-on-mountain-stage The NPR has
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The Kisarazu High School Mandolin Club has given the 43rd regular concert in April 2012 in Kimitsu. I have found several youtube videos of this concert. One of my favorites is the following – Dance Suite Nr. 2 Another interesting videos shows each instrumental goup of the orchestra with a piece by this instrumental group
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Mandolin players from Taiwan with Yahui Chen (Mandoline) have given a Romantic Mandolin Concert in the library of the Hsing Tien Temple in Taipe on Feb. 25th. The videos of this concert are available at youtube. I have made the following playlist with the complete concert: Playlist Taipe Mandolin Ensemble Feb. 12, 2012 Program 1. Andante
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Last month the yearly Merlefest took place in Wilkesboro. One of the shows is named Mando Mania – an all mandolin performance where some of the best mandolin players join to show that it is possible to play great music just with mandolins. Mando Mania has first been organized by Tony Williamson in 1994 and
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Jorge Cardoso Trio – “Quando me lembro” (Luperce Miranda) Jorge Cardoso has informed me about his new blog: I would like to present you my new blog http://jorgecardosobandolim.blogspot.com.br/ In this blog you can find a lot of information about Jorge Cardoso as well as other musicians from Brazil like Ernesto Nazareth, Luperce Miranda, Jacob do
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I have recently discovered a new archive with digitized sheet music, the archive of the Dutch broadcasting corporation http://www.muziekschatten.nl/ In this archive I found the Serenade by Riccardo Drigo and I have searched for information about this composition and its composer. I have not found a very detailed biography of Riccardo Drigo, but the article
My friend Eric likes to play this tune, so I thought that I should listen to some recordings of it and learn topplay it right. I have found many interesting videos and compiled thos in my playlist. This tune goes back to the 1930s when it has been recorded by the Mississippi Sheiks: Mississippi Sheiks
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Today I have listened to the music of LIFE GOES ON -Musicians Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) at Airplay Direct. I did especially like the second song form this CD – GOODBYE TO THE BLUES – Johnson Mountain Boys. I have made a playlist with performances of the Johnson Mountain Boys Playlist Johnson Mountain Boys Wikipedia about the
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