In March of 2020, finding the usual flow of her musical life muted by the Coronavirus pandemic, Marilynn began to compose. Études for solo mandolin. Fantasia for two mandolins. Nocturnes for mandolin & guitar. Choro, missing Rio. Highly original, quirky, lovely, sometimes funny, she has recorded 29 of those pieces here. A mandolin icon with a truly unique voice—hear what Marilynn’s musical world conjured up in a quiet year. if you prefer to download the CD, would like to preview … Read More »
Catherine Hawkes’ dynamic use of tone color and variation in texture give her compositions a unique and delightful sound. Whether inspired by a trip to India, inventors of the 19th century, the life of ants, or Japanese cowgirls, her music stirs the imagination. As a member of Enigmatica, playing mandola, she knows the ensemble well and has written pieces that showcase the group’s musicality. Enjoy her latest compositions! There’s a link to the … Read More »
A splendid time was had by all, as mandolin aficionados from across the nation convened in scenic Bristol, RI. Although unexpected blizzards both north and south kept some participants away, Bristol was spared, and we played music non-stop for 2 1/2 days. The final concert featured the premiere of two Australian works for mandolin orchestra.… Read More »
The Blue House is Enigmatica’s 2nd CD, and it nails down the group’s unique spot in the world of mandolin music. From the orchestral richness of Argentinian dances in “Cinco Piezas,” to the simple intimacy of “Anniversary,” the octet shifts gears with ease to create a recording with delightful variety and impeccable musicianship. The CD weaves a colorful tapestry of form and texture arriving finally at the title track, a rock-tinged blast of energy that was written for them and … Read More »
The Complete Mandolinist is the most comprehensive American mandolin method published in nearly a century.
Written by Marilynn Mair, internationally-acclaimed performer, recording artist, and teacher for over two decades, the insightfully written text and carefully selected exercises present a logical approach to mandolin technique that builds on the pioneering efforts of America’s mandolin teachers of the early 20th century– Pettine, Perry, Place, Odell, Seigel, Bickford, and others.
Exercises … Read More »
| The Music Series Roger Williams University presents Marilynn Mair ~ mandolin with Adam Larrabee ~ guitar & mandocello Eric Christensen ~ mandola & Enigmatica~ a mandolin septet 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 26, 2004 The Performing Arts Center I |
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| Leave Something Unexplained | Jim ten Boske (contemporary) |
| Quando Me Lembro | Luperce Miranda (1904-1977) |
| Mazurka Op. 17 No. 4 | Frederich Chopin (1810-1849) arr. Larrabee |
| Variation 1 from the Goldberg Variations Presto from Sonata 1 |
J. S Bach (1685-1750) |
| Granada | Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) arr. |
