Forum: Classical, Medieval, Renaissance

Hello folks, I have been lurking here for awhile and learned so much stuff. Many of you have the kind of passion for these instruments that I honor....

I was not sure where to put this -- the Calace thread did not seem appropriate -- but figured it should be noted for any one interested in pursuing...

Hi, I'm seeking advice on purchasing a bowlback mandolin......I've been looking at a couple and wondering if anyone can give me advice. I've found a...

Dear friends, during our latest vacation in Santo Domingo, I indulged in my vice-of-choice (no, not rum), and composed yet another souvenir,...

Since we have the Bowlback of Note thread alive and well, perhaps one of this nature is needed. Here's one I just discovered... Saturday,...

Hi all, Does anyone happen to have a pdf of the mandola part (transposed would be even more super) to the Entertainer you could send my way? The...

I've been playing around with my new webcam and on Good Friday got my 1915 Embergher Tipo A bowlback out to record a few classical and Italian tunes...

Hello everyone, here in Madeira we are creating a new series of online Mandolin Lessons. The lessons will be given by my friend and teacher...

Saw recently a very nice looking bowlback made by Favilla Brothers. Has anyone had any experience with these? How do they play and sound? Are they...

Hi Folks, I've just had an email from Keith Harris asking me for info regarding a mandolin (possibly Vinaccia) that a friend of his owns, and would...

CMSA 2010 SEATTLE CONVENTION UPDATE The Classical Mandolin Society of America and the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra will be hosting the 24th Annual...

Recently found this brave fellow bearing his mandolin soul on YouTube.com for all the world to see and hear. #Perhaps we could use this topic to post...

Solists have their relaitvely long-running thread. I thought orchestras might deserve some attention too. To start, here's a fine sounding mandolin...

Hi Guys, I figured this might belong in equipment, but this crowd would be much more knowledgeable. Im looking for a replacement case for my...

Have become the proud owner of a L&H Style C and am now experimenting with string options. Right now I've got Lenzer Consorts on it and am lukewarm...

I was just wondering if anyone knows of any college music programs that offer classical mandolin study. I know there are some with bluegrass...

Hello all, As said in another topic here, prices of vintage instruments of the Mandolin family made by the old Maestros like Giovanni Battista...

Hi everyone, Would any of you have some ideas for music for an ensemble of 2 mandolins and 2 guitars? Any era, renaissance to modern would be...

Chris Thile composed this piece that was premiered by a few orchestras last year. Does anyone know where to get a copy of a recording? Thanks:)...

Hello, I just stumbled across a pretty cool mandolin wesite. It is called Mandolin Moments and is a form of online mandolin magazine. It has some...

Hola, my friends, here is the latest, scaled-down version of the German mandolin from my shop. It was tuned to have the very same tone as Chris...

talking to a tuscan recently who was lamenting a tendency in most foreigners to think of the mandolin as a pan-italian instrument. on several...