Enigmatica is one of 40+ groups playing at the 5th annual Bach marathon in Providence RI, on Friday, November 17. The event runs from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and the octet is on at 7:30, playing Marilynn’s arrangements of several of Bach’s Goldberg variations, originally written for harpsichord. It’s at Manning Chapel on the Brown University campus. More info here.
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This book is a master class in musicianship for mandolinists, written and recorded by one of the most highly regarded performers and teachers of her generation.
Marilynn Mair is a world-renowned mandolinist with over a thousand concerts, two dozen CDs and two previous Mel Bay books to her credit. In The 100 -Techniques & Exercises for Mandolinists, she presents 100 tips and techniques … Read More »
Marilynn performed in China, for the 100-anniversary performance of the opera “Eine Florentinische Tragodie,” written by Alexander Zemlinsky, with a libretto by Oscar Wilde. And while it was an intriguing new musical challenge to play with a 75-person orchestra under a good conductor on the other side of the world, chamber music will always be Marilynn’s first love.… Read More »
Mel Bay has published their 3rd book by Marilynn!
The 100 – Techniques & Exercises for Mandolinists is a compendium of thought-provoking discoveries and theories developed over the course of her career. This is Marilynn’s most personal method book to date, and gives a look into the way professional musicians practice, work out repertoire, and develop the interpretive skills to bring their music to life.
Order one directly from Mel Bay! Or you can buy a copy on Amazon.… Read More »
Our American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School, the pioneer of the American mandolin-guitar summer workshop scene came roaring back to the campus of Roger Williams University, in Bristol RI, in June. Pictured are happy campers on deck before their departure. Stay tuned for our announcement of dates for 2018!
Marilynn will once again be hosting her mandolin week in Lubec, Maine, July 10-14. Private instruction from Marilynn is the SummerKeys’ focus. If you love her “The Complete Mandolinist” method book, and have wished you could have access to Marilynn’s expertise in a private-lesson setting, please join us in 2017!
Registration is open! But there’s only one more place to fill!… Read More »
Marilynn will play the mandolin part for the opera “A Florentine Tragedy” with the Macao Orchestra in Macao (China).
Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 PM
The American Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra
Musicians from across the country create a 30-member plucked-string orchestra
Performing music from the Baroque to the 20th century.
Mary Tefft White Cultural Center
University Library
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road, Bristol Rhode Island
Admission free… Read More »
Wednesday, June 28 at 7:00 PM
Marilynn Mair, mandolin, and Enigmatica, a plucked string ensemble
Performing music from Argentine, Brazil, Germany, and the USA
Mary Tefft White Cultural Center
University Library
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road, Bristol Rhode Island
Admission free… Read More »
Marilynn’s American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School returns! The pioneer of the American mandolin-guitar summer workshop scene comes roaring back to the campus of Roger Williams University, in Bristol RI.
Registration information is on the front page.… Read More »
