concert

Fretwork – New Music on old Instruments – ‘The World Encompassed’ by Orlando Gough

aa mandolin guitar / By

The fretwork ensemble is a viol consort from England which exists since 1986 and which plays music from 500 years. This ensemble does not limit itself to old music originally composed for viols centuries ago, but it also plays new compositions composed especially for this group. A great example of this kind of new music …

Fretwork – New Music on old Instruments – ‘The World Encompassed’ by Orlando Gough Read More »

Punch Brothers On Mountain Stage – New Concert at NPR – Chris Thile on Mandolin

aa mandolin guitar / By

I am just listening to the Punch Brothers on Mountain Stage – a concert that is available at NPR: Punch Brothers On Mountain Stage http://www.npr.org/2010/12/21/132203317/punch-brothers-on-mountain-stage Mandolin player Chris Thile is better known for his role in Nickel Creek, but in 2010, it was all about his new band, Punch Brothers, and the group’s second album, …

Punch Brothers On Mountain Stage – New Concert at NPR – Chris Thile on Mandolin Read More »

The Washington Balalaika Orchestra – Concerts with Balalaika, Domra, Flute and other Russian Folk Instruments

aa mandolin guitar / By

Today I want to present the Washington Balalaika Orchestra. The concert given on Oct. 9 has been recorded and is available in five youtube videos. The orchestra was founded more than 20 years ago and is directed by Svetlana Nikonova since 2003. Today the Washington Balalika Society has the biggest balalaika orchestra in the USA, …

The Washington Balalaika Orchestra – Concerts with Balalaika, Domra, Flute and other Russian Folk Instruments Read More »

Elton John And Leon Russell, Live From The Beacon Theatre – Great Free NPR Concert

aa mandolin guitar / By

Now available at NPR: Elton John And Leon Russell, Live From The Beacon Theatre Earlier this year, Elton John and his piano-playing idol, Leon Russell, released an album together, aptly titled The Union. It’s a gruff but gorgeous collaboration that sounds better than anything either living legend has recorded in at least a decade. The …

Elton John And Leon Russell, Live From The Beacon Theatre – Great Free NPR Concert Read More »

Scroll to Top