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The English Mandolin

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 The English Mandolin

New settings and adaptations of classical and traditional pieces for mandolin ensemble (mandolins, mandolas and mandocellos). Includes works by Holst, Warlock, Purcell, Grainger and German.

'This is a delight, Simon Mayor's mandolin playing is without peer' Folk Roots

'Sheer musical brilliance' BBC World Service

 

 
Tracklisting:  
St Paul's Suite (Holst)

Jig
Ostinato
Intermezzo
Finale: The Dargason

Molly on the Shore (Grainger)
Three dances from Nell Gwyn (German)

Country Dance
Pastoral Dance
Merrymakers Dance

Three English Folk Tune Settings (Mayor)

Staines Morris
The Unfortunate Tailor
Lord Marlborough soundclip

Three pieces from Musik's Hand-maid (Purcell)

Ayre
Minuet
Lilliburlero
Capriol Suite (Warlock)

Basse-Danse
Pavanne
Tordion
Bransles
Pieds en l'Air soundclip
Mattachins (Sword Dance)

 

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