Established since 1969 in Auckland, New Zealand
The mandolin gives voice to the full spectrum of human emotion, from the lively pulse of dance tunes to the wistful yearning for lost loves and distant homes. Its unique voice within the plucked-string family comes from tremolo—a rapid, even fluttering of the pick that sustains a note into a shimmering cascade of sound. This technique can evoke a natural world of rippling streams, rustling leaves, and birdsong, connecting our deepest feelings to the landscape. For contrast, sharp, plucked notes cut through, conveying stronger, more immediate passions. Through these and other techniques, the mandolin masterfully paints the highs and lows of life itself.
The orchestra's broad repertoire ranges from folk and traditional music of Europe, Northern and Eastern European cultures, classical and semi-classical, easy-listening, contemporary American, Latin and South American, as well as some Asian music.
Most of the music is arranged by members of the orchestra, some is commissioned or arranged specially for the orchestra, and some obtained through music exchange with other orchestras.
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