The New York Mandolin Ensemble, November 9, 2025

The New York Mandolin Ensemble!

November 9, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The New York Mandolin Ensemble combines exceptional musicianship with carefully crafted original compositions and arrangements. They consistently create truly memorable performances that are guaranteed to provide a joyful experience to anyone who loves quality instrumental music. Founded in 2007 by Steven Antonelli, Bob Rose, and Victor Kioulaphides, the New York Mandolin Ensemble performs classical and contemporary compositions from around the world utilizing the mandolin, mandola, mandocello, octave mandolin, guitar, cello, violin, bass and percussion.

The Ensemble’s mission is to promote the mandolin family of instruments by demonstrating that the scope of mandolin music extends beyond the familiar reference points within the folk and bluegrass worlds to include compelling original compositions and arrangements, classical music, Brazilian choro, jazz and Neapolitan/Italian songs.

Members

Steven Antonelli Director, mandocello, mandolin, mandola, guitar

Carol Bloom mandolin

Abi Canon mandolin
Wayne Fugate mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin

Karyn Joaquino mandolin, mandola, mandocello

Linda LoPresti bass

Liz Queler mandolin

Rich Robinson guitar, Portuguese guitar

Bob Rose mandolin, mandola

The composers included are Bach, Mozart, Dowland, Scarlatti, Hadyn, Faure, Antonelli, Queler, Robinson, Joaquino, Fugate, Mair, and Ravel.

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