Mandolin Orchestra

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

There is a lot of wonderful music in N.Y.C. The workman's Circle Mandolin Orchestra has 50 to 60 mandolins. Two selections from a concert; "Meadowland" and 'Tzena, Tzena." Mr. Howard Fry, the leader of the band, plays a solo while accompanied by Clara Rutin. Sounds Greek! 5:38

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