Article: David Surette: The Green Mandolin.(Sound recording review)

DAVID SURETTE

The Green Mandolin

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David Surette is a master player of fretted instruments. His latest CD, The Green Mandolin, explores a primarily Celtic repertoire for the mandolin family. It also takes a few side trips, including selections from the Breton, Swedish and French Canadian traditions.

The CD opens with "Devanney's Goat/ Pigeon on the Gate," played on multiple citterns. The harmonization of the tunes is particularly lovely. "Loftus Jones/Cook in the Kitchen" follows, as David presents these two pieces on the solo mandolin. His virtuosity is evident as he plays the complicated initial melody from Turlough ...

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