The Providence Mandolin Orchestra will perform on November 16 at 3PM in the Community Center, a wide repertoire of music for its unique instrumentation of mandolins, guitars, and bass. The Orchestra was formed in 1913. This community group currently under the direction of Grammy-nominated mandolinist/guitarist Mark Davis has gained a reputation for excellence through its many local concerts, international tours and recordings. Known for its dedication to the performance of both traditional and contemporary music, the orchestra has performed in Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Orchestra sections include first and second mandolin, mandola, mandocello, classical guitar and string bass. The varied repertoire for this concert will include: The City Awakes (Netherlands) – E. Stopler; Lieder ohne Worte (German) – K. Wolki; Grooves (USA) – O. Hartford; A Lament for the Loss of Polite Language (Aus.) – R. Schulz.

This concert is co-sponsored by the Hampton Recreation Commission. Tickets will be available at the door: Adults $15, seniors $10, students $5.

Mark Davis