Two mandolin-based trios – Hampton Trio (Hampton, CT) and Sycamore Muse Trio (Philadelphia, PA) – will present Two Concerts in the Philadelphia area October 7 and 8, 2017. October 7, 2:PM at Swarthmore Friends Meeting House: Whittier Room (on the campus of Swarthmore College) October 8, 3:00 PM at the Ethical Society Building on Rittenhouse Square (in Center City, Philadelphia) Hampton Trio – Mark Davis (mandolin), Robert Margo (mandola), Beverly Davis (guitar) Sycamore Muse Trio – Joe Todaro (mandolin & guitar), Mark Linkins (mandolin & guitar), Joe Soprani (accordion)
Accordionist Joseph Soprani presents Two Concerts on October 7 and 8, 2017 – Two Trios Concerts (at Swarthmore College and Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square). He will perform in a trio setting with mandolin and guitar sharing the program with the Connecticut-based Hampton Trio. The program is presented by the Mandolin Society of Philadelphia including the Connecticut-based Hampton Trio and the Philadelphia-based Sycamore Muse Trio in concert together in two regional venues.
The Hampton Trio includes Mark Davis (mandolin), Robert Margo (mandola), and Beverly Davis. The Hampton Trio performs original music and arrangements for ensemble of mandolin, mandola, and classical guitar. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of groups such as Trio Nuovo (Japan) and Trio Chamorro (Spain), the Hampton Trios goal is to popularize and add to the existing repertoire for this instrumentation. In addition to their trio repertoire, the groups programs often include classical guitar duos by Mark and Beverly Davis, and mandolin solos by Robert A. Margo. Mark Davis conducts the acclaimed New American Mandolin Ensemble (NAME) and the Providence Mandolin Orchestra (PMO). Beverly Davis and Robert Margo are members of NAME and PMO.
Excerpts from the Sycamore Muse website: Formed in 2011, the mandolin and guitar duo Sycamore Muse performs regularly at Chef Joey Baldinos acclaimed eateries: Zeppoli, in Collingswood, NJ, and the Palizzi Social Club, in South Philadelphia. Joe Todaro and Mark Linkins who share mandolin and guitar duties also perform for weddings, receptions, art openings, and winery events throughout the Delaware Valley. The Sycamore Muse Trio includes the addition of internationally renowned accordionist Joe Soprani, also known to accordion enthusiasts as “Dizzy Fingers.”
Philadelphia-based Mandolin and guitar duo Sycamore Muse performs an eclectic repertoire drawing from classical, popular, and world music traditions. Joe Todaro and Mark Linkins have been performing together as an instrumental duo since 2011. Their unique blend of mandolin and guitar lends itself to a diverse range of musical styles, including classical, baroque, pop, standards, and world music. Visit the Audio Samples page to hear the duo. Sycamore Muse performs for a variety of private and public events, including weddings, anniversary parties, corporate functions, concerts, and cultural/musical festivals. The duo also performs regularly at Zeppoli, a Sicilian restaurant in Collingswood, New Jersey. Sycamore Muse‘s distinctive sound will lend a special touch to your special event.
Sycamore Muse is also available as a trio. The trio format includes the addition of internationally recognized accordion virtuoso Joe Soprani. Over the course of six decades, Joe performed with Pavarotti, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Jon Bon Jovi, and countless other world class artists and orchestras. His career is documented in the film documentary Dizzy Fingers: The Life of Joe Soprani.
The October 7 concert will be presented at 2:00 PM in the Whittier Room, in the Swarthmore Friends Meeting House, on the campus of Swarthmore College.
The October 8 concert will be presented at 3:00 PM at the Ethical Society Building on Rittenhouse Square, in Center City Philadelphia.
October 8 Tickets are: $20.00 ($21.69 w/service fee)
Advanced – $15; Door – $20
October 7 tickets are:$15.00 ($16.52 w/service fee)
Advanced – $15; Door – $20
For further information: joesoprani@gmail.com
