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Salut d'Amour
Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble
Allow 'Salut d'Amour' to take you on a musical journey, from Italy to Mexico, from Spain to Germany. Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble has created a highly atmospheric and distinctively beautiful collection.
Featuring an ecclectic range of pieces from various backgrounds and ages including 'An die Zither' by Mozart, 'Folk Dance' by Robert Schulz, 'Par ci - Par la' by Biber and Elgar's 'Salut d'Amour'. Formed in 1978, Concordia Guitar and Mandolin Ensemble consists of approximately 30 members playing a variety of stringed instruments including mandolins, mandolas, guitars, a double bass and a piano accordian. Press quotes:
“All in all, the disc offers a satisfying musical experience and it is hoped it will be the first of many more.”
— The Melburnian Track Listing:
European Suite
Concerto in A major Folk Dance Par ci - Par la Danza e Cantabile Four Little Waltzes Cataluna Zufriedenheit An die Zither Salu d'Amour Banderas Katalanische Impressionen Catalogue Number: MCD080
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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