Berkeley Mandolin Ensemble

Clockwise from upper upper left: Bob Wilcox mandolin, Mark Strandberg guitar, Ken Frankel mandola, Ray Gamba mandolin, Roger Kahn guitar, Vina Cera mandocello, Patty Petite mandolin, Liz Lamson mandolin, Jim Kirkland mandola.


Liz Lamson was the leader of this unusual classical ensemble. We performed concerts throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and also were the only American representatives at the 1978 German Zupfest, a classical mandolin festival.



Vidoes of Our TV Performance

Fundraising program in support of the Oakland Symphony

A. Corelli - Gavotte

A. Corelli - 2 Dance Pieces



Music Salvaged From Old Cassettes

Studio Demo, 1979
Pieces by K. Volki


Tafelmusik I

Tafelmusik II

Tafelmusik III

Tafelmusik IV

Studio Demo, 1979
Three Other Pieces


Gopak Russian Dance

C. Nichelmann Luftiger Tanz

K. Schwaen Tanzstuck

Live on KPFA Radio
Berkeley, 1979


Beethoven Adagio

Scott Joplin New Rag

C. NichelmannDie Lautengilde 5

Live in Concert
Bolinas, 1978


A. Corelli - 5 Dance Pieces

I. Posch Pavanne 6

S. Joplin The Entertainer

Kabalefsky Unknown




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