Credits:

Dorina Frati, Mauro e Claudio Telloini

Description:

J.S. Bach and Vivaldi. The concept of this album is to perform the masterpieces of these two popular composers with "solo mandolin and mandolin orchestra". Most of the original works are concertos for two or more violins (with strings and bass continuo), but the sound created by playing them on mandolin is very unusual and fascinating. It is conducted by Dorina Frati, who also plays mandolin herself. The last piece, originally a concerto for mandolin, also offers an even more elegant sound. Of course, all the pieces are wonderfully arranged, making full use of the superb virtuosity of the mandolin. Naxos Japan