The Music We Play
Composition
Our orchestra consists of:
mandolins
mandolas
mandocello
guitars
double bass
All instruments of the
mandolin family
have their counter-parts in the String (i.e. Violin voiced) orchestra,
but the tonality is entirely different, due to Tone-Colour and playing techniques.
Repertoire
We play classical and contemporary pieces from international and Australian composers, such as
Richard Charlton, and Robert Schulz.
Some numbers are originally written for mandolin orchestras, while others are arranged e.g. by Chris Keane, our conductor.
Music played includes Renaissance, Classical, Neapolitan, Spanish, Modern and Popular.
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"Loved your concert, especially Vivaldi and Impressions of Spain (and the encore La Cumparsita), but all wonderful. Bravo! Ole!"
Bruce & Beverly, November 2006
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