Author Archives: alex
AMGuSS Winter Weekend Wrap-Up
A splendid time was had by all, as mandolin aficionados from across the nation convened in scenic Bristol, RI. Although unexpected blizzards both north and south kept some participants away, Bristol was spared, and we played music non-stop for 2 1/2 days. The final concert featured the premiere of two Australian works for mandolin orchestra.… Read More »
Posted March 7th, 2010
AMGuSS Winter Orchestra Weekend, February 2010
February 26-28, 2010 in Bristol, RI
Posted January 3rd, 2010
Enigmatica — The Blue House
The Blue House is Enigmatica’s 2nd CD, and it nails down the group’s unique spot in the world of mandolin music. From the orchestral richness of Argentinian dances in “Cinco Piezas,” to the simple intimacy of “Anniversary,” the octet shifts gears with ease to create a recording with delightful variety and impeccable musicianship. The CD weaves a colorful tapestry of form and texture arriving finally at the title track, a rock-tinged blast of energy that was written for them and … Read More »
Posted July 1st, 2009
The Complete Mandolinist
The Complete Mandolinist is the most comprehensive American mandolin method published in nearly a century.
Written by Marilynn Mair, internationally-acclaimed performer, recording artist, and teacher for over two decades, the insightfully written text and carefully selected exercises present a logical approach to mandolin technique that builds on the pioneering efforts of America’s mandolin teachers of the early 20th century– Pettine, Perry, Place, Odell, Seigel, Bickford, and others.
Exercises from American and European method books of … Read More »
Posted April 24th, 2009
Marilynn Mair with Adam Larrabee, Eric Christensen & Enigmatica
| The Music Series Roger Williams University presents Marilynn Mair ~ mandolin with Adam Larrabee ~ guitar & mandocello Eric Christensen ~ mandola & Enigmatica~ a mandolin septet 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 26, 2004 The Performing Arts Center I |
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| Leave Something Unexplained | Jim ten Boske (contemporary) |
| Quando Me Lembro | Luperce Miranda (1904-1977) |
| Mazurka Op. 17 No. 4 | Frederich Chopin (1810-1849) arr. Larrabee |
| Variation 1 from the Goldberg Variations Presto from Sonata 1 |
J. S Bach (1685-1750) |
| Granada | Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) arr. |
Posted September 26th, 2004
