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Raffaele La Ragione

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A brilliant achievement by a prodigious talent who, together with an up-and-coming ensemble, delves into the true nature of the mandolin, a key instrument of the 18th centuryThe mandolin is an instrument that, despite being incorporated into works by great composers such as Vivaldis concertos, Mozarts *Don Giovanni*, and pieces by Beethoven and Hummel, has surprisingly not been the subject of deep exploration regarding its original sound. Like the guitar and the harp, the mandolin has enjoyed several golden ages throughout history. In particular, prior to the French Revolution, it enjoyed widespread popularity across Europeincluding major cities such as Paris and Londonand, aided by the activities of renowned virtuosos, it appears to have had a large number of amateur players. This is confirmed by the fact that a considerable number of period instruments and works from that era still sur