Classical Masterworks
A celebration of classical repertoire arranged for mandolin orchestra, featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. This concert marked our first collaboration with the University Symphony Orchestra.
Performance Highlights
First collaboration with the University Symphony Orchestra, with some members joining for the Bach piece.
All 450 seats were filled, with a waiting list of over 100 people.
The audience gave a seven-minute standing ovation, the longest in the orchestra's recent history.
Concert Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Arranged by Maestro Alessandro Rossi
Mozart's beloved serenade, carefully arranged to showcase the full range of the mandolin family instruments.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranged by Hans Schmidt
The famous Allegretto movement, with its haunting melody perfectly suited to the mandolin's expressive capabilities.
Franz Schubert
Featuring Maria Rossi, mandolin
Schubert's sacred masterpiece featuring our concert master as soloist.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranged by Thomas Weber
Bach's intricate counterpoint adapted for mandolin orchestra, highlighting the ensemble's precision.
Johannes Brahms
Arranged by Robert Johnson
The fiery rhythms and passionate melodies of Brahms' most famous dance.
Special Collaboration: This concert featured guest musicians from the University Symphony Orchestra, adding strings and woodwinds to create a unique chamber orchestra sound for the Bach Brandenburg Concerto.
Photo Gallery
The complete orchestra performing Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Concert Master Maria Rossi performing Schubert's Ave Maria
Maestro Rossi conducting the Bach Brandenburg Concerto
The sold-out University Concert Hall during the performance
Reviews & Press
By Dr. Patricia Williams • January 17, 2025
"The Harmony Mandolin Orchestra's interpretation of classical masterworks was nothing short of revelatory. Their arrangement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik brought new life to this familiar work."
By Michael Chen • January 16, 2025
"Maria Rossi's solo performance of Schubert's Ave Maria was deeply moving. The mandolin's unique timbre added an unexpected intimacy to this beloved piece."
By Robert Anderson • January 15, 2025
"I never knew mandolins could sound so rich and full! The Bach Brandenburg Concerto was particularly impressive - such precision and musicality."
Other Past Performances
March 20, 2025 • Botanical Gardens Pavilion
Our outdoor spring concert celebrated the season of renewal with music from around the world.
View DetailsNovember 5, 2024 • Cultural Center Auditorium
Our orchestra was invited to perform at the prestigious International Music Festival.
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