Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Peter Ostroushko, MMO performing works by and in his memory

I went through my photo archives. In 2012, the MMO hosted the convention of the Classical Mandolin Society of America. Peter O was headliner for a sold-out performance at our Ridgedale conference hotel.

Here is a photo of Peter listening as Mark Davis on mandolin and Rene Izquierdo on guitar have a quiet moment and play Peter's Hymn 911. A lovely, heart rending piece.

Here's Peter's version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGLbip7xeIE


This month 100 years ago at the Gibson factory....

Scott shares this series of articles looking back 100 years at Gibson mandolins.  Don't take this blog post as a recommendation to clean your mandolin with gasoline.

Mandolin and Music related books -- Free!

 Spring cleaning!

MMO members: I'm clearing my shelves of books I've enjoyed but doubt I'll refer to again. If you respond to this blog post, I'll earmark these for you, otherwise will offer first come-first serve at next Monday's rehearsal.

  • Paul Sparks - The Classical Mandolin - 2 copies (1 CLAIMED, Erik)
  • James Tyler and Paul Sparks - The Early Mandolin (CLAIMED, Lou)
  • Graham McDonald - The Mandolin: A History

I also have 3 general interest books on performance and rehearsal.

  • The Practice Revolution
  • The Science and Psychology of Music Performance
  • After the Golden Age: Romantic Pianism and Modern Performance

These are in like new condition.

Dotty