Thank you for compiling this list. The later volumes of the Bickford method are around and available – this outfit, for instance, sells volume 2 for $10. And there are countless other older mandolin...
Thank you for compiling this list. The later volumes of the Bickford method are around and available – this outfit, for instance, sells volume 2 for $10. And there are countless other older mandolin...
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra has a rare and weird octobass, lower than a standard upright bass, that is played using bow, levers and foot pedals. Fascinating article and video are here.
There will be a free live stream available of the tribute concert for Peter Ostroushko at 7 pm tonight, September 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. Details here. (The concert is sold out for in-person...
I noticed an appraisal of a c. 1910 Larson Brothers harp mandolin on this episode of Antiques Roadshow from 2019. The discussion of the instrument begins around 35:00.
Regarding the interesting topic of mandolins as investments, I was recently the beneficiary of one such investment decision.
A man in my area advertised to sell a super-blingy old bowlback on...
The Internet Archive just posted a recording of Cambria's "Invocation."
https://archive.org/details/78_invocation_stellario-cambria-stellario-cambria_gbia0422387a
It must be in the public domain...
Imagine the humidity problems.
On January 1, tens of thousands of pre-1923 music recordings entered the public domain in the US. A quick search on archive.com shows that at least 108 of them include mandolin players in...
I've been happy with the Winix Ultrasonic Humidifier that Costco carries. 2 gallon capacity, humidity gauge, warm and cool mist options....
I met Misha a couple of times because he was a friend of my parents around the late-1970s to early '80s. He was performing a lot in Southern California during that time. I dimly recall him as...
I've never heard anyone say the mandolin isn't a legitimate classical instrument, but I do recall reading an entry on the mandolin in an old music reference book that described it as a folk...
Photo was taken on the set of The Godfather.
https://www.abaa.org/book/1411760909
Plucked String Disc in 1984 released an album titled Howard Frye: A Memorial Album 1920-1967.
Most Japanese players, however, are not Bluegrassers. For a good overview of the mandolin scene in Japan, check out this video: https://youtu.be/MrEPHKRS4XM
You might try to find the Eastman MDB102-MS, which is a bowlback model. There's one listed here in the classifieds right now, within your price limit.
I've very much enjoyed listening to Peter's podcast. I dug up a profile I wrote of him for Mandozine in 1996.
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It's available and downloadable from IMSLP: https://imslp.org/wiki/L%27Art_de_la_mandoline_(Ranieri%2C_Silvio)
This reminds me of an old story, probably apocryphal, about the violinist Fritz Kreisler. A patron had him over for dinner after an afternoon recital, and she served Kreisler a sumptuous meal. "Mr....
This thread includes pages of the text of the autobiographical book Mandolin Memories by Samuel Adelstein, which may be of interest.
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To my ears, the best solo mandolin recording in any genre is Gertrud (Tröster) Weyhofen's album of the 10 preludes by Calace. Here it is on Spotify.
Consider trying out some Vega bowlback mandolins. I recently found a wonderful one for $400, and its sound is similar to yet better than a Vega cylinder back I used to own. I have not found it...
The piece is Shalom Aleichem (Peace Be With You), the traditional Jewish music sung after prayer to mark the start of Shabbat.
Peter Ostroushko recently put up on his website (scroll to bottom of home page) the first episode of a podcast about his work as a radio musician. The music is fantastic, but Peter's telling of his...
I can attest that John’s mandolin orchestra music is wonderful to listen to and to play.
Just yesterday an article appeared in the Star Tribune about Quinn's, a newer guitar retailer. Also check out Twin Town Guitars.