In Concert

Events

Roda with Rio Trio

By Marilynn | Published: September 2, 2013

Marilynn will join the Rio Trio for a “roda da choro” in Lapa.

Bistro da Lapa
See the Momento Rio Bandolim webpage for details.… Read More »

Posted September 2nd, 2013

Events

Marilynn with Duo Alcantilado

By Marilynn | Published: September 2, 2013

For the opening concert of Momento Rio Bandolim 2013, Marilynn will join the Duo– Paulo Sa, bandolim & Fabio Nin, guitar. She will play two solos by Lou Harrison (works originally for harp and guitar that she has arranged), and join the Duo to play a Cecere Trio Sonata.

Instituto Italiano di Cultura, Rio de Janeiro
See Momento Rio Bandolim webpage for details.… Read More »

Posted September 2nd, 2013

Events

Marilynn & Friends in Lubec ME

By Marilynn | Published: May 27, 2013

Marilynn will be performing in the SummerKeys Concert Series on Thursday, July 11th @ 7:30 PM. The concert will take place in the Congregational Church, located in the middle of Lubec, Maine. admission to the concert is free.… Read More »

Posted May 27th, 2013

Events

Enigmatica plays JP

By Marilynn | Published: January 29, 2013

Enigmatica will perform at Taylor House in Jamaica Plain MA. Friday June 28 @ 7:30 PM.
Admission s $10 and you can make a reservation, but only the week before the concert.

Taylor House Bed and Breakfast    
50 Burroughs St, JP, MA 02130
617-983-9334… Read More »

Posted January 29th, 2013

Events • Of Note

Catherine Hawkes with Enigmatica

By Marilynn | Published: January 29, 2013

Enigmatica will be playing two concertos– one Baroque and one contemporary– with recorder player Catherine Hawkes at Roger Williams University on Sunday, March 24, 2013 @ 2:00 PM. Admission free. For more information 401-254-3626.… Read More »

Posted January 29th, 2013

Events

Luiz Simas & Marilynn Mair

By Marilynn | Published: August 13, 2012

Roger Williams University presents Luiz Simas, Brazilian pianist and composer in a program entitled “Mata Atlantica”. Luiz will perform his original piano piece by the same name for the first half of the program, and he will be joined by Marilynn Mair, bandolim, in the second half to perform 6 of her recently composed hybrid choro. The concert will be held in the Performing Arts Center on campus.… Read More »

Posted August 13th, 2012

Events

Choro das 3 @ RWU

By Marilynn | Published: August 13, 2012

Choro das 3 will be performing at Roger Williams University on Wednesday, September 5, at the Global Heritage Hall, and Marilynn will undoubtedly be sitting in. After the performance there will be a dinner and roda da choro on campus. Email Marilynn if you are interested in the events that follow the concert.… Read More »

Posted August 13th, 2012

Events

Enigmatica @ Blithewold

By Marilynn | Published: August 12, 2012

Enigmatica will perform as part of the Christmas Festival @ Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, in Bristol RI.… Read More »

Posted August 12th, 2012

Events

CMSA concert

By Marilynn | Published: August 12, 2012

Marilynn will perform with Christopher Olson, guitar, and Jack Litzau, bass. Minneapolis Sheraton West, Minneapolis MN.… Read More »

Posted August 12th, 2012

Events • Of Note • Workshops

CMSA convention 2012

By Marilynn | Published: August 12, 2012

The Classical Mandolin Society of America 2012 convention will be held in Minneapolis MN, and Marilynn will be performing, giving workshops, and coaching the mandola section of the CMSA all-attendee orchestra. Sign up online at the link above.… Read More »

Posted August 12th, 2012

    • “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…” – Jim Macnie, The Providence Phoenix (USA)

    • “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)

    • “Mair travels by mandolin to Brazil and brilliance… her commitment to the music shines through.” – Rick Massimo, The Providence Journal

    • “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.” — Terence Pender, Mandolin Quarterly (USA)

    • “She’s a fabulous player with a wonderfully clear and lyrical sound.” – The Ottawa Citizen (Canada)

    • “Mair displays an exceptionally gifted approach to this music, using her formidable mandolin technique with grace and sensitivity… It’s the next best thing to a trip to Rio.” – David McCarty, Mandolin Magazine (USA)

    • “Marilynn Mair performs Brazilian mandolin music… she plays the mandolin as an instrument for all occasions.” – Vaughn Watson, The Providence Journal (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)

    • “Mair is unstoppable… capable of evoking any landscape, past or present, you’d care to conjure.” – Mike Caito, Providence Phoenix (USA)

    • “Marilynn Mair on mandolin…touches the deepest and most engaging reaches of the ancient and passionate ‘Latin soul’.” – Carlos Agudelo, Billboard Magazine

    • “A lovely concert! We estimate your spell-bound and enthusiastic audience at close to 1800 people…” – Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors (USA)

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

    • “A sparkling concert… absolutely brilliant!” – Guitar Magazine (England)

    • “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)

    • “Marilynn Mair lives up to her reputation as an excellent mandolinist, with clear tone, a beautiful tremolo, and creative expressiveness.” – Zupfmusik Magazin (Germany)