The Seattle Mandolin Orchestra exists to preserve, promote, and extend America’s mandolin ensemble tradition. Featuring the entire mandolin family of instruments, including mandolin, mandola, mandocello, and mandobass, the orchestra offers an opportunity for musicians of any skill level to serve the Puget Sound community through performance, recordings, outreach, musical instruction, and publishing. We are dedicated to revitalizing the mandolin ensemble and expanding its repertoire. 　　 　　'Coloratura' features classical and operatic compositions by Bach, Brahms, Handel and Gliere; Italian favorites such as "Chitarra romana" and "O Sole Mio," and Renaissance art songs. Our conductor, Joseph Pollard White, contributes his composition "Slow Waltz." We're joined by coloratura soprano soloist Julie Finch.