A delightful instrumental experience featuring Al Fabrizio on mandolin and Hugo Wainzinger on Guitar. From exuberant tarantellas to poignant ballads, this collection is a celebration of life and romance. Hugo's arrangeme... more »nts, coupled with the plaintive expressiveness of Al's mandolin demonstrate the timeless appeal of these traditional Italian songs--joyous, carefree, achingly beautiful and romantic. This music is the "stuff of enchantment". It is a perfect blend with wine, candles and pasta, and ideal for background at dinners, parties or lovemaking. Arrangements are original and several instruments enter into play in the background to lend an authentic cadence of Italy.« less
A delightful instrumental experience featuring Al Fabrizio on mandolin and Hugo Wainzinger on Guitar. From exuberant tarantellas to poignant ballads, this collection is a celebration of life and romance. Hugo's arrangements, coupled with the plaintive expressiveness of Al's mandolin demonstrate the timeless appeal of these traditional Italian songs--joyous, carefree, achingly beautiful and romantic. This music is the "stuff of enchantment". It is a perfect blend with wine, candles and pasta, and ideal for background at dinners, parties or lovemaking. Arrangements are original and several instruments enter into play in the background to lend an authentic cadence of Italy.
Joseph B. (joebellanca) from MALVERN, PA Reviewed on 2/11/2009...
Beautiful Neopolitan style mandolin playing. Recording quality is fantastic.
CD Reviews
The Italian Music Our Grandparents Would Have Played
C. Sand | California | 06/07/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"When I passed by Al Fabrizio playing at a local art and wine festival a couple of years ago, I stopped dead in my tracks. It was as if he had instantly transported me back in time about 30 years to the home of my grandparents, who played just that kind of music. Scenes of hot summer days, Grandma's Italian cooking, and happiness filled my memory. I bought both of his albums without hearing another song and I was not disappointed. I'll buy the next one too!"
Italy Memories
D. Simmonds | Redmond, WA USA | 04/01/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The music of Al Frabrizo's mandolin is awesome. Takes me back to Italy and the quaint cafes."
Pure Joy!
Diane Fletcher | San Francisco, CA USA | 01/10/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The beauty of this CD brought tears to my eyes! How wondeful. I am sure others who enjoy and appreciate true classic Italian Mandolin music will agree!"