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With a rich orchestral backdrop enhancing the lively, emotional sounds of the Nashville Mandolin Ensemble, Baroque to Bluegrass showcases the full range of the mandolin family, from Vivaldí’s delicate “Concerto in G for Two Mandolins” and Tarrega’s Spanish classic “Recuerdos de la Alhambra” to traditional American dance rhythms and ethereal contemporary music.

Nashville Mandolin Ensemble has delighted audiences in performance with the Cleveland Chamber Orchestra, the Nashville Symphony and the Wichita Falls Pops Orchestra. With the engaging and appealing sound of the mandolin, unique repertoire and virtuoso performance, NME creates an unforgettable musical experience.

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Program

Concerto in G for Two Mandolins		A. Vivaldi
Recuerdos de la Alhambra		F. Tarrega
Music for a Found Harmonium (3:45)		S. Jeffes
On the Wing and Under the Weather		T. Ware
As Far As I Can See (4:20)		C. Provenza
Soldier's Night Out		Traditional
Two Girls from Galax		Traditional
Jack Rabbit Trail		B. Baldassari
My Last Days on Earth ( 5:25)		Bill Monroe
Encore: Frangenti

Instrumentation:

Winds - 2 Flutes
1 Piccolo
2 Oboes
1 English Horn
2 Clarinets
2 Bassoons

Total 10 winds

Brass - 4 French Horns
3 Trumpets
3 Trombones
1 Tuba
Total 11 Brass

Harpsichord required for Vivaldi only
Harp - 1

Timpani + 3 Percussionists
27 players + Strings

Strings: - Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Bass

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