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| Mandolin - Alison Stephens | |
| The icing on any wedding cake surely must be the inclusion of live music played by a world class musician during the ceremony. The best-selling novel Captain Corelli's Mandolin captured the heart and minds of millions. The author, Louis de Bernieres' enduring words on love have become a popular wedding reading: Love is a temporary madness, it erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of eternal passion. That is just being "in love" which any fool can do. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Those that truly love, have roots that grow towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom have fallen from their branches, they find that they are one tree and not two. |
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| Now imagine that reading accompanied by some captivating mandolin music played live "under" the reading. This piece (sound sample of Piccola Gavotta by R.Calace) for example or perhaps this piece (sound sample of Amor si Culla by R.Calace) | One of the most potentially magical moments in a wedding ceremony could be the signing of the register. Think how delicate a solo mandolin would sound drifting through the venue while you are busy with the signing. It is a point of interest for your guests and sets a lovely atmosphere. Again, many beautiful Italian solos would be perfect like the two samples above or perhaps this. (a sound sample of Christmas Song by Pettine) or perhaps some baroque music would be more suitable. Alison plays many solo pieces from the 18th century including music by Bach and Telemann. Perhaps a mandolin and guitar duo would suit you better. Vivaldi's famous Concerto in C is always popular or some charming Giuliani. Whatever your taste, live mandolin music during the ceremony will add another unforgettable dimension to your special day. Alison can also play the bride down the aisle or play the bride and groom out of the ceremony. Alison can also provide live ambient music (either solo or in duo with guitar) for your drinks reception up to a maximum of 1.5 hours. |