Tapestry
Duo Mandala play Contemporary Music for Mandolin and harp (BBM 1088)
Alison Stephens - Mandolin         Lauren Scott - harp
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"“…..remarkable duo…. as compelling as it is different…..the closing “Full Moon Rising Red” is the most ambitious, and most demanding for the players to sustain, but they do so with élan, creating considerable tension and excitement. But then the whole programme is splendidly played…..” Ivan March, The Gramophone
"....Tapestry, an inspirational album of contemporary music...Throughout, the two instruments reveal previously unimagined expressive qualities, helped in no small measure by the splendid musicianship of Stephens and Scott, whose persuasive advocacy will surely guarantee more fine music for this combination in the future.... contemporary yet thoroughly attractive pieces, splendidly performed." Mark Walker, Amazon.co.uk
".....highly attractive disc, for both are masters of their instruments, playing with imaginative flair and technical skill....distinguished music.....a fine disc, which I recommend most highly." Christopher Fifield, MusicWeb.uk.net
"....resulting CD is a perfect mix of hypnotic and relaxing music in a wealth of musical styles, with something for all tastes, at times challenging, at times eminently tuneful, but always enjoyable and quite stunningly performed"Philip R Buttall, Plymouth Evening Herald
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KRUG Bill Connor
THREE PIECES FOR MANDOLIN AND HARP Julian Dawes
  1. Waltz
  2. Phantasy
  3. Toccata
  
MANDALAS David Sutton-Anderson
TAPESTRY Paul Mitchell-Davidson
  1. Dance of Limewood, Smile of Ash
  2. A Joy of Wild Asses
  3. Harvest of the Quiet Eye
  4. A Full Moon Rising Red
  
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