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Radim Zenkl with Seattle Mandolin Orchestra
On Nov. 8, 2014, the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra presents a concert with world-renowned, award-winning mandolinist Radim Zenkl. A one-man mandolin orchestra, Radim brings both technical prowess and melodic enthusiasm to everything he does. He will perform solo on mandolin and mandola, and also with the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra as a soloist on mandolin, Irish whistle and didgeridoo.
A native of the Czech Republic, Radim (www.zenkl.com) grew up in the town of Ostrava, where he studied classical guitar, mandolin and composition, performed as a soloist with major orchestras and won the Czechoslovak Mandolin Championship. He emigrated to the USA in 1989 and became the USA National Mandolin Champion in 1992.
According to David Grisman, Radim has "reinvented the mandolin in several different ways." He is at the cutting edge of the instrument's future, designing new instruments of the mandolin family and creating new playing styles. Besides collaborating with the top musicians of the acoustic music scene, he has built up an extensive repertoire for solo mandolin. He has recorded several solo CDs and has appeared on more than 60 other recordings. In recent years he added a variety of ethnic flutes to his concerts and recordings.
Radim's worldwide performing and teaching credentials include guest appearances at prestigious music institutions such as the Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. He is also a member of the all-star Ger Mandolin Orchestra, led by Mike Marshall. When off the road, Radim teaches private and group mandolin classes.
Sharing the bill with Radim is the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra, presenting works by Bach, Respighi, Mozart and Mendelssohn along with shorter selections from its eclectic repertoire, under the baton of Artistic Advisor Joseph Pollard White.
Founded in 1983, the Orchestra is dedicated to revitalizing America's mandolin ensemble tradition. Featuring the entire mandolin family of instruments (mandolin, mandola, mandocello and mandobass), the group performs throughout the Puget Sound area. The Orchestra's Italian-themed CD, Coloratura, and its holiday CD, Rejoice, will be for sale at the concert. Both recordings feature the captivating vocals of soprano soloist Julie Finch. For more information, visit www.seattlemandolin.org.
Since taking the podium for the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra in 2010, Joseph Pollard White has worked with the group to reinterpret the music of Mozart, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Brahms and other composers, exploring the mandolin as a legitimate voice in classical music as well as other styles. A native of New York, completed the Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting at the University of Washington, where he was a student of Robert Feist. He also holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the Indiana University School of Music. Dr. White has taught at Northern Kentucky University, Christopher Newport University and Pacific Lutheran University. He has worked with the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Seattle Chamber Players and Northwest Mahler Festival and served as Music Director of the Rainier Symphony and Seattle Civic Light Opera.
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Location Broadway Performance Hall (View)
1625 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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