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There are few sounds as mesmerizing as the cascading tremolo of several mandolins playing in unison; quite literally, it’s like nothing else. So it’s no wonder that, at the turn of the 20th century, the mandolin–an instrument with European roots and American ingenuity behind it–became the instrument to play. Sure, the instrument’s fame would fade in the mid-1920s when the banjo and guitar took center stage, but for nearly 20 years, it was America’s instrument. The Gibson company–innovators in changing the style of the modern mandolin–had “teacher-agents” to help spread the gospel of the instrument and its varied repertoire while mando clubs sprang up everywhere. What were all these folks playing? As heard on this disc, a wide assortment of classical tunes, European ballads, waltzes, marches, and instrumental pop tunes. The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble performs all of these works with an amazing mastery: it’s a classical ensemble like none you’ve ever heard before–nearly a dozen mandolins playing together. The great liner notes tell the story of the mandolin’s evolution from ethnic folk to light-classical to bluegrass axe in fascinating detail, but the music–especially on 1903’s “La Tipica” and 1910’s “My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice”–shines. Great sonics and memorable music will have you feeling nostalgic. –Jason Verlinde
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