She was, for example, invited as a guest to perform at the International Mandolin Festival in Kobe (Japan), at the International Mandolin Convention in Washington and Minneapolis (USA), and at the Domaine Forget Music and Dance Academy (Canada). Whether playing old Italian folk songs, Romantic era classical pieces or folk and bluegrass standards, executing the tremolo with expressiveness, depth and complexity is the hallmark of a truly accomplished mandolinist. Duetto Giocondo - Mirko Schrader and Caterina Lichtenberg. MANDOLIN WORLD SICILY 2023 -September 4 - 8, 2023. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE LATEST MANDOLIN TIPS & TRICKS, PLUS SOME EXCLUSIVE GOODIES! She is regularly invited as a juror to national and international music competitions. A modern Neapolitan mandolin is slightly larger and louder, with some internal construction differences, from the bowlbacks made in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Mike has toured and recorded with David Grisman, Stephan Grappelli, Joshua Bell, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile, Bela Fleck, Darol Anger and Mark OConnor to name a few. Our concerts represent mandolin history, early music from the 17th century, classical composers from the 18th century, romantic music from the 19th century, choro music, Bulgarian music, songs written by Mike and others. I love the sound of the Gibson mandolins, it's a big, round sound. Listen to music by Caterina Lichtenberg on Apple Music. She has performed with major orchestras and ensembles, and in recent years has played and recorded frequently with her partner, multi-instrumentalist Mike Marshall. No matter your skill level, Mandolin World Retreats will take your playing to the next level. "They lived on the first floor, my parents on the second floor and my brother and me, and later my sister, on the third floor. Caterinas solo cds are some of the most important recordings of classical mandolin music of our time and she continues to push the boundaries of her instrument and expand the mandolin repertoire. Her prodigal rise to fame began during her senior year of high school when she signed with Sugar Hill Records, releasing Song Up in Her Head when Jarosz was 18. - Other musicians: "I love listening to Glenn Gould, Yo Yo Ma, Nigel North, Maurizio Pollini, Julian Bream, Alfred Brendel, Cecilia Bartoli and many others. He currently directs the Mandolin Symposium at the Univ. Artist Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg. His wife, Caterina Lichtenberg, is a German mandolinist. Playing together is so much fun for both of us. "Look at paintings or at the architecture of that time, and listen to the recordings." There I met as well other great players like Don Stiernberg and Rich Del Grosso, who I had met earlier at a classical mandolin convention. Bridges Calum Scott Genre: Pop. Copied from her Official Site (see external links below): Caterina Lichtenberg was born in Sofia (Bulgaria). She's also a fan of Bill Monroe. English . Marshall is a virtuoso on the mandolin. Find top songs and albums by Caterina Lichtenberg including Angel Heart, Pt. Transcribed by Mike Marshall, Colin Walker, Almir Cortes, Doug Hoople, Andy Connell & Amy Burcham. Its clear to see why the mandolin has become such a popular instrument in recent times. [1], Marshall and Darol Anger collaborated often during their careers. Monroe only picked up the mandolin because, as the youngest child in the family, all the other instruments were taken. It will be released on Mikes Label Adventure Music in late summer. Lichtenberg is a world traveler, and she's noticed that playing different musical styles is similar to speaking various languages. - Day job: She has a professorship position teaching mandolin in Cologne, Germany, at Hochschule fr Musik und Tanz Kln, Standort Wuppertal. That album includes collaborations with Chris Thile and Stuart Duncan, among others. He spent most of his teens teaching himself to play mandolin, guitar, and violin. He plays a 1924 Gibson F-5 mandolin that was signed by Lloyd Loar. 1: Chapter 1b, All Through the Night (Arr. The instruments are so different and I use them for different types of music or groups. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. The first is a collection of a variety of musical styles spanning classical, Brazilian, Jazz and new music and the second is a recording of the Johann Sebastian Bach Two Part Inventions, Organ Duets and Canons on mandolin and mandocello. In this case, they combine those dialects with some Spanish or Brazilian flavorings on this set of delightful, beautifully turned out, and thoughtful music. Caterina also has published numerous instructional books and filmed two DVD instructional videos for Homespun Tapes company. The mandolin has had a long and rich history in the world of classical music. Photo credit Jrgen Rhrscheid. An Appointment with Mr. Yeats (2022 Remaster) The Waterboys Genre: Rock. "At that time the mandolin was very highly regarded, especially in France. She also teaches her classical mandolin course on ArtistWorks which you can see here. Just like many of her bluegrass kindred spirits she's a multi-instrumentalist, specializing in mandolin, soprano lute and guitar. She is considered one of the most notable classical mandolinists in the world. I was hoping to meet them someday and it became real in 2007 when I was invited to the Mandolin Symposium. Since then, he's been working to make music theory easy for over 1 million students in over 80 countries around the world. If somebody wants to learn Bach, it would be helpful to come to Germany for a time and be surrounded by this culture." A post shared by Bloomin Bluegrass Festival (@bloominbluegrassfestival). Like Grisman, both groups played an eclectic style of music that combined classical, folk, jazz, and bluegrass. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Apart from radio and television appearances, Caterina Lichtenberg has undertaken large concert tours through almost entire Europe as well as through the USA, Canada, Mongolia and Japan. Internationally renowned musician Caterina Lichtenberg is known world wide as mandolin soloist both with orchestras and in chamber settings and has over 10 cds to her credit. He would eventually form Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, which released its first album, Rock My Soul, in 1981. She is currently on tour promoting her latest album, Blue Heron Suite.. Click to enlarge. "I've always been open to other styles," she said. It's like learning a new language. [1] Both he and Caterina teach online mandolin lessons through ArtistWorks . Get all the latest information on our offerings. Today, he teaches mandolin with Lichtenberg through the online learning platform, ArtistWorks. Lichtenberg has released 10 albums and performed with numerous orchestras around the world. Start the wiki. His discography includes countless CMA, Grammy, and other superlative awards. When Monroe added banjo players David Akeman and Earl Scruggs, and fiddler Chubby Wise to the group, he formed the signature sound known as bluegrass today. She has also been a juror and a sought-after lecturer/teacher at numerous events around the world including the European Plucked String Orchestra in Logroo (Spain) and Bologna (Italy), the International Mandolin Festival in Kobe (Japan), The International Mandolin Convention in Washington, Minneapolis and San Diego (USA), The Mandolin Symposium in Santa Cruz California and she has been a part of the Swannanoa Gathering Mando & Banjo Week since its inception. Special thanks to the Mandolin Cafe's primary business partners. A few years ago I went to hear Mike Marshall and Chris Thile in concert because I'd heard both play bluegrass and newgrass before and knew how amazing they sound in those styles. He was so intrigued by the sound of the instrument that his father borrowed one from a family friend, and Lawson taught himself to play it. He picked up the saxophone and mandolin when he was a teenager. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Caterina currently holds the only existing Professor position for classical mandolin at the Music Conservatory in Cologne, Germany. Caterina Lichtenberg is a sought-after artist and lecturer at national and international festivals and master classes. They differed from the tremolo styles that became popular in the 19th century. In this post, were going to look at the lives and music of 15 famous mandolin players and if you dont already play the mandolin, we think youll be wanting to have a go by the end. 10910 SW 17th Street, Miami FL 33199. Gills father, a lawyer who moonlighted in a country music band, encouraged him to pursue a music career himself. "Especially for early music, I listen to singers, harpsichord players, violinists and lutists," she said. By the time he was a teenager, hed already played with more top musical names than most musicians would dream of in their lifetime. You play with the tempo and the beat. Caterina Lichtenberg is a world-renowned concert mandolinist, first-prize winner of numerous national and international music competitions and a scholarship holder at the Richard Wagner Foundation. He graduated from The Royal Academy of Music in 2012 and then launched Hello Music Theory in 2014. The techniques are a variation of cross picking, she said. In December we recorded our first CD together, and I'm so excited to listen to it. Start the wiki. Doyle Lawson, bluegrass and Southern gospel musician, first heard the mandolin played by Bill Monroe of The Blue Grass Boys. Music for me is a way of communicating." 106 pp. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Later, with Diego Jascalevic from Argentina and guitarist Peter Ernst from German we built Trio Delicado by playing Italian and Brazilian music. Welcome to my adventures! 2023 2022 | Miami International GuitART Festival. He says he admired David Grismans unique way of blending genres, and Grisman eventually invited Marshall to join his quartet. Apart from radio and television appearances, Caterina Lichtenberg has undertaken large concert tours through almost entire Europe as well as through the USA, Canada, Mongolia and Japan. OBriens career includes numerous duets with his sister, a singer, and several years with the band Hot Rize. They founded Montreux, with Barbara Higbie and Michael Manring, and the supergroup Psychograss, with Tony Trischka and Todd Phillips. Caterina currently holds the only position in the world for Classical Mandolin at the Music Conservatory in Cologne, Germany and also teaches online through the ArtistWorks video exchange system where students can get personal feedback on their playing from Caterina from the companys patented Video Exchange System. Caterina Lichtenberg is one of the premier classical mandolinists in the world today. Vincent has earned countless awards throughout her career, including several Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Association and Best Bluegrass Album from the Grammy Awards. "The mix of music influenced me." Im Chris, a mandolin lover from Greece, trained in Music, Mathematics and IT who makes a living on technology but enjoys life through music and arts. As well as directing the baroque ensemble. He is also a partner in the Adventure Music label. TrioMiSu with Silke Lisko - mandolin and Mirko Schrader - guitar. She currently holds the only existing Professor position for classical mandolin through the Music Conservatory in Cologne, Germany and is also the classical mandolin teacher for . The mandolin musical world is so big and colorful. May 8, 2009 - 6:00 am, Exploring the Mandolin Cafe is like going to college. But I realized that in classical music the right hand after the down stroke is resting on the string, and in bluegrass the hand is going up and down with the rhythm, following the meter." For the R&B musician of the same name and the German band, see, "Mandolin 'nerd' Marshall revels in wide variety of styles The Mercury News", Online Mandolin School with Mike Marshall, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Marshall_(musician)&oldid=1009116379, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 February 2021, at 20:16. Raffaele Calace Method for Mandolin: Volume I. German mandolin professor Caterina Lichtenberg and American mandolinist Mike Marshall celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Calace's publication with this first English . - Wishes: "We mandolin players need more orchestra compositions. Get recommendations for other artists you'll love. 18 tracks (49:44). In 2020, her CD Solo was nominated for a OpusKlassik Award (The most prestigious award for classical music in Germany), along with YoYoMa, Daniel Hope and Daniel Barenboin. American country and bluegrass musician Tim OBrien was inspired to take up music when he first heard his sister play a Bob Dylan record. Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall. Studies at a music school in Magdeburg further steeped her in classical styles and by age 17 Lichtenberg was a performing professionally. Caterina favorites: This CD will be out in a few months, too." Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro I've learned a lot from him and he says he's learned from me, too. "But I guess there are a lot more fantastic mandolin musicians I haven't met yet. He collaborated with mandolinist Chris Thile on Into the Cauldron (2003). [2] He helped start the Modern Mandolin Quartet. The corresponding music editions have been published by: Zimmermann, GVH, V & F, Mel Bay. He grew up in Lakeland, Florida. During the winter semester 2007/2008 she was appointed to the position of Professor at the Cologne University of Music, and currently holds the sole Professorship of Mandolin in the whole of Europe. The family band grew in popularity to the point that Thile had to attend homeschool, and he continued to tour with the band, pausing only to go to college and pursue his solo projects. [1] He considers his discovery of David Grisman's music a significant event in his life, admiring how Grisman combined jazz and Latin styles into his own form of bluegrass. While Lichtenberg, 39, is a world-class classical player based in Germany, she also is exploring bluegrass, swing, bossa nova and folk from the Americas. Sarah Jarosz began studying music at an early age picking up the mandolin at age 10 and later studying the guitar, clawhammer banjo, and octave mandolin. In her classes, Caterina introduces students to techniques integral to mastering classical mandolin pieces arpeggios, cross-picking and tremolo in the classical style. "I do play three different models of the baroque mandolin. G. Getty & L.P. Woolf for Voices, Choir & Ensemble), Invention in C Major BWV 772 and more. You can learn techniques, she said, but understanding cultures helps express the correct emotions in the music. 9 CD recordings of Caterina Lichtenberg are available so far. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. "I'm very connected to my bowlback instruments and can't imagine playing Bach on a flat mandolin," she said. She commenced her studies in Magdeburg and finished them with distinction in the fields of mandolin and guitar at the Cologne Academy of Music under the guidance of Prof. Wilden-Hsgen and Prof. Eickholt. 2023 marks the start of our 56th year of teaching people to play roots music of all kinds! - Website: Her web site include samples of her performances are also found on various web video sites. Caterina Lichtenberg at the Mandolin Symposium 2014. "When I met Mike, I realized that his way was very similar to mine, just coming from the opposite directionme coming from the classical world and going to American and Brazilian music, Mike coming from American music such as bluegrass but also recording classical with his Modern Mandolin Quartet. Mike Marshall (born Michael James Marshall, July 17, 1957 in New Castle, Pennsylvania) is a bluegrass mandolinist who has collaborated with David Grisman and Darol Anger. He first picked up the mandolin when he was five years old, and his family formed the band Nickel Creek when he was eight. This exquisite gathering of mandolin students and teachers meets Napa Valley California, Sicily Italy, and on a South African Safari. "It was a nightmare for my brother but I liked it and got used to music," she said. Caterina Lichtenberg is one of the premier classical mandolinists in the world today. Artist Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg. "And he was yodeling, too, like they do in Bavaria in southern Germany." That band would come to be known as one of the most innovative bluegrass bands in the United States. "The bluegrass or swing music I think is more dance music and you need to transport a different feeling. "In the summer we went to Bulgaria to meet my grandparents on my mother's side and hundreds of relatives, and we were surrounded by Bulgarian music, which is very hot and rhythmical, very interesting. She holds the only Professor position in the world today for classical mandolin at the Cologne, Germany music Conservatory. The Austin Chronicle calls Jarosz a songwriter of uncommon wisdom, and NPR has described her as a contemporary bluegrass prodigy. Garcia gave Grisman the name Dawg, which he would later use to describe his music. Today, Bush tours extensively with his band, appearing at bluegrass festivals and small venues worldwide. American mandolinist Sam Bush, an innovator of progressive bluegrass music, bought his first mandolin when he was 11 years old. Caterina Lichtenbergis the first-prize winner of numerous national and international music competitions and isregularly invited as a juror. After a full and illustrious musical career, Monroe was inducted into the Country Music, Nashville Songwriters, and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. When he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry two years later, he was the youngest person ever to do so. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. We play a bunch of different instruments, my soprano lute and classical mandolin with Mike's Gibson mandolin and mandocello. Listen free to Caterina Lichtenberg - Caterina Lichtenberg & Mike Marshall (Violin Sonata III in C Major, BWV 1005: I. Allegro Assai, The Cat, The Mouse and The Chicken and more). Artist Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Coil-bound. Lichtenberg has released 10 albums and performed with numerous orchestras around the world. Be-Bop! In 2020, her CD 'Solo' was nominated for a OpusKlassik Award (The most prestigious award for classical music in Germany), along with YoYoMa, Daniel Hope and Daniel Barenboin. Summing up our List of the Best Mandolin Players, teaching Bluegrass mandolin on ArtistWorks here, mandolin with Lichtenberg through the online learning platform, ArtistWorks, classical mandolin course on ArtistWorks which you can see here, 11 Of The Greatest And Most Famous Jam Bands, 10 Of The Most Famous Musicians From New Mexico, 21 Of The Best Songs About Rivers And Streams, 12 Of The Greatest And Most Famous Swedish Rock Bands. Caterina Lichtenberg is one of the premier classical mandolinists in the world today. Photo credit Jrgen Rhrscheid. I have some CDs too that I like by Sam Bush and Radim Zenkel, and many other muscians. She has taught throughout Europe, Asia, and North America for over 20 years and published several instructional books and DVDs. Get the latest on Caterina Lichtenberg on Fandango. American mandolin player Bill Monroe is known as the Father of Bluegrass because he literally invented the genre, which takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys. "I grew up in a big house with my German grandparents from my father's side," she said. 98: I. Marziale Allegretto, Violin Partita II in D Minor, BWV 1004: I. Giga, Suite Venezolana: I. Fiesta Criolla (Joropo), Suite Venezolana: II. Despite mastering so many styles, Lichtenberg is still exploring. The techniques she covers on these two lessons will improve your picking and fretting skills, build your musical development, expand your repertoire and provide a powerful sense of all-around musicianship. My parents loved baroque and classical music and listened a lot to Bach, Telemann, Handel, Beethoven, Mozart and other composers.