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Britain's First Modern Mandolin Quartet

All-star line-up features...

The Mandolinquents

Hilary James “One of Britain’s finest voices”
BBC Radio 4

Simon Mayor “Britain’s leading hot-fingered mandolin virtuoso”
Cosmopolitan

Richard Collins Three time UK banjo champion playing Nashville to the Royal Shakespeare Company

Gerald Garcia The first western guitarist to tour China (in a duo with John Williams)

Britain's first modern mandolin quartet with mandolins of all shapes and sizes, and the superb voice and mandobass(!) of Hilary James.

Their infectious fun and off-beat humour influence everything they play, from lively reels to traditional airs, hot swing and ragtime, plus the occasional Chinese or Brazilian tune.

"A selection of music from classical to Irish and American traditional music in a superbly accomplished style that is true mandolin, plus the delightfully pure voice of Hilary James."
Traditional Music Maker

In the 1930's mandolin orchestras were all the rage - every self-respecting town had one. Today the mandolin is undergoing a revival in folk and indie bands as well as in classical circles, with Captain Correlli's Mandolin adding to the interest.

In the USA it ranks alongside pizza and Frank Sinatra as one of Italy's greatest exports, while back in Europe, despite Hitler's attempt to ban it (he considered the tiny instrument a threat to Third Reich!!!) there are now 476 German mandolin orchestras.

The UK has been a bit slow on the uptake, but years of confinement to back bedrooms, where legions of enthusiasts have been hiding away, are at an end.

“Mandolinquents experience was sheer joy”
Guildford International Festival
Guildford Advertiser

“Laugh-a-minute informality and virtuosity”
Crucible Theatre Sheffield Telegraph

“They mesmerised a capacity audience with superb musicianship and a zany sense of fun”
Hereford Concert Society Hereford Times

DANCE OF THE COMEDIANS

Daily Telegraph - 30th June 2007

Review of the new live album Dance of the Comedians:

"If the test for any live album is whether it makes you wish you had been present, this sails through with distinction."
Read the full review...

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wit and sparkle in this live set from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet.'
Radio 2 Website
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The Mandolin AlbumThe Second Mandolin AlbumThe English Mandolin
Winter With MandolinsNew Celtic MandolinMandolinquents
DuosThe Working PartyChildren's Favourites from Acoustics

Gobble! Gobble! Gobble!Up In A Big BalloonA Big Surprise
Snowmen and KingsMidsummer MarketLullabies With Mandolins

 
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