Enigmatica 3 – New American Music for Mandolin Ensemble

By Marilynn | Published: November 8, 2014

Enigmatica 3 coverEnigmatica celebrates its 15th year of innovative, highly acclaimed music-making with the release of its third CD, New American Music for Mandolin Ensemble. Most of these pieces are recorded here for the first time and many were written for Enigmatica. They reflect a mixture of folk, classical, Celtic, and Brazilian influences that are beautiful, accessible, and timeless. This CD embodies an American spirit and, recorded live-in-studio, showcases Enigmatica’s musicianship and mastery. Under the artistic direction of Marilynn Mair, one of the world’s leading mandolinists, Enigmatica continues to flourish. Hear the results for yourself.

Listen:       Sand Pond Suite: Red Ball Jets

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$15.00 Enigmatica 3 (CD)

Track List

  1. The Rocky Road to Dublin – Jim Dalton     3:13
  2.  After Irene – Robert N. Martel        3:41
  3.  Sonatine a 4 – Will Ayton      6:10
    Sand Pond Suite – Catherine Hawkes ( 4– 8)
  4.  Radio Flyer       3:08
  5. Up in a Swing     3:56
  6.  Fairy Ring         3:54
  7.  Fireflies        3:12
  8.  Red Ball Jets   2:06
  9. Ayton’s Farewell – Marilynn Mair       3:26
  10. Sky-Colored Lake – Robert N. Martel     2:31
  11. The Jamie Suite – Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni   5:40
  12. Enrolado – Marilynn Mair    3:50
  13. Revival – Radim Zenkl      3:34
  14. Mitten Waltz – Catherine Hawkes     2:48..
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    – Guitar Magazine (England)

    “A brilliant concert from beginning to end…The performance was extraordinary.”
    – La Rioja (Spain)

    “The final repeat of the melody transmitted a strong feeling of peace and tenderness that escaped no one in the audience. It is this sensitivity and subtleness that characterized the overall performance.”

    – Brian Hodel, Guitar Review (USA)

    “A lovely concert! We estimate your spell-bound and enthusiastic audience at close to 1800 people…”

    – Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors (USA)

    “Mair travels by mandolin to Brazil and brilliance… her commitment to the music shines through.”

    – Rick Massimo, The Providence Journal

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    – Mike Caito, Providence Phoenix (USA)

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    – Zupfmusik Magazin (Germany)

    Marilynn Mair on mandolin…touches the deepest and most engaging reaches of the ancient and passionate ‘Latin soul’.

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    – David McCarty, Mandolin Magazine (USA)

    “Marilynn Mair acquits herself very well indeed, a most accomplished player, able to deal with the many intricacies the repertoire demands of her.”

    – Chris Kilvington, Classical Guitar (England)

    “She’s a fabulous player with a wonderfully clear and lyrical sound.”

    – The Ottawa Citizen (Canada)

    “Marilynn Mair has always had the keen ability to balance classical mandolin traditions and repertoire, while constantly breaking new musical ground…a superb and versatile mandolinist and composer.”

    – – Butch Baldassari, Mandolin Magazine (USA)

    Bring a talented ensemble of gifted musicians together playing some of the great concertos and chamber music pieces of the 1700s, present the extraordinary classical mandolinist Marilynn Mair front and center, and you have a rare combination of the right musicians performing the right music at the right time.

    – David McCarty, Mandolin Magazine (USA)

    “Marilynn Mair é uma bandolinista americana de formação erudita”

    — Paulo Eduardo Neves, Agenda do Samba Choro (Brasil)

    “Stepping back to the 18th-century masterworks gave her the opportunity to highlight her technique with a fresh light… her playing is thoughtful, vibrant and a delight to listen to.”

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    “Smudging the lines between folk and classical is an intrepid endeavor… Mair’s a superb mandolin player who has brought the instrument to unexpected places…”

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