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The Sydney
Mandolin
Orchestra
is available
for hire
and
welcomes
new players.

mandolin and guitar

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.



"Loved your concert, especially Vivaldi and Impressions of Spain (and the encore La Cumparsita), but all wonderful. Bravo! Ole!" Bruce & Beverly, November 2006



Chris Keane

Chris Keane, the conductor of the Sydney Mandolin Orchestra

MP3 Samples

  Serenade Espagnole (1 minute)
  Romance Sokolov (1 minute)
  Partial Eclipse (1 minute)
  Blue Moon (full version)

  Carnival Of Venice (full version)
  Funiculi Funicula (full version)
  Wedding Tarantella (full version)


musicians

 

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