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Eclectic Collection
Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble
The mandolin orchestra is very versatile. The purpose of this CD is to demonstrate something of its diversity and distinctive character. A variety of compositions ranging from Baroque to present day (embracing various styles and cultures) have been included in this truly 'eclectic' collection.
Press quotes:
“This disc certainly lives up to its name ... a zany program played with vigor.”
— Tony Way, The Age - Green Guide Track Listing:
Klezmer Suite (Tober/Vogt)
Britta Polka (Lumbye) Berceuse (Godard arr. Hawkes) Suite Appassionata (Wolki) Bist du beir mir (Stolzel arr. Hawkins) Che faro senza Euridice (Gluck arr. Hawkins) Leicester Birdies (Reinhardt) Flick flack (Vossen arr. Witt) Panis angelicus (Franck arr. Hawkins) Tambourin (Gossec) Concerto for Oboe in C Major (Baston) Wo die Balalaika Klingt (Dunnebeil) Norio Bushi (Behrend) Czardas (Monti arr. Jensen and Hawkins) Catalogue Number: MCD121
Price: AU$26.00
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The “Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble” was formed in 1978. Its first conductr was the prominent guitarist John Griffiths, now a Professor of Music at the University of Melbourne. In 1984, Concordia, under the direction of Frank Mazitelli, toured Italy giving concerts in some central and northern cities. In 1996 the Orchestra under the direction of Basil Hawkins produced its first compac disc, “Salut d’Amour”.
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