Enigmatica

By Marilynn | Published: June 28, 2004

Enigmatica, a mandolin septet directed by Marilynn Mair, releases its first CD — Enigmatica: Baroque, Brazilian & Contemporary. From the lush tremolo of “Alma Brazileira” (Brazilian Soul) to the complex counterpoint of Bach’s “Presto,” and quirky brilliance of “Spiral Moons,” Enigmatica conjures up an intriguing musical world. Part chamber orchestra and part plucked-string double-quartet the group paints a dynamic musical panorama, ranging from intimate chamber settings to rich orchestral arrangements.

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Songs List

  1. Enigmatica – Anacleto di Medeiros
  2. Coco Eyes – Evan Harlan
  3. Fugue in G major (G231) – G.F. Handel
  4. Lament – Jan Jarvlepp
  5. Fon-Fon – Ernesto Nazareth
  6. Blue-Gold Variations – Pamela Marshall
  7. Alma Brasileira – Jacob do Bandolim
  8. Air – J.S. Bach
  9. Presto – J.S. Bach
  10. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 – Heitor Villa-Lobos
  11. Tico Tico no Fuba – Zequinha de Abreu
  12. Spiral Moons – Tim Ware
  13. Prelude Op. 87 No. 1 – Dimitri Shostakovich
  14. Linus and Lucy – Vince Guaraldi
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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…” – 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

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    • “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)

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    • 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)

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