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Hamilton's Triumphal Live Concert Recording of Solo 10-string Bandolim , 2005-10-06
A live performance of unaccompanied mandolin/mandola is a rarity in and of itself. But that it is an electifying tour-de-force of compositions and virtuoso perfomance by a major world class talent makes this CD a simply stunning. br / br /Hamilton de Hollanda, from Brazilia the national capital in central Brazil, is emerging as a major exponent of Brazilian choro/jazz. He performs on the (currently) 4 volumes of Beatles 'n' Choro, as well as his duos with Dois do Ouro, Marco Perreira and other collaborations, he has published a book of his compositions, and a concerto for bandolim and orchestra all before the age of 30. This summer he taught for two weeks at the California Brazil Camp at Cazadero. br / br /The music he makes on this CD performing on the 10-string (5 pairs tuned C-G-D-A-E), can be sweet and soothing as easily as it is pulsating and dynamic. To say he takes his instrument to new heights would be an understament.