Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra Concert

Mandolin Orchestra concert at The Purbeck Guitar Festival in Wareham!

An eclectic and entertaining mix from the Fretful Federation!

Did you know that mandolin orchestras, which were hugely popular in the UK up until the 1930s!

The popular and entertaining Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra, founded in Brighton in 1995, aim to revive the UK’s love of Mandolin music! The orchestra have performed concerts in both the UK and Europe.

Originally playing traditional mandolin music, the Fretful Federation have expanded their repertoire to include an colourful variety of musical genres including new compositions, classical, popular songs and film music – there is something for everyone! Check out their version of Ennio Morricone’s ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’! (You can watch a recording on this link  – which also includes booking details to the Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra Concert in Wareham) 

The Purbeck Guitar Festival concert will feature their usual eclectic and entertaining mix as well as Vivaldi’s fabulous Guitar Concerto in D with guest soloist Sam Brown. (Check out Sam Brown’s Lute Song Concert at the Purbeck Guitar Festival too!)

Tickets: £8.00 – £14.00

The Purbeck Guitar Festival is organised by Love It Local magazine. If you want to know more about the Purbeck Guitar Festival including other concerts check out the Purbeck Guitar Festival website.