The singers were ably accompanied by a string ensemble that included the theorbo, a long-necked plucked string instrument.

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The Redwood String Ensemble's story lies in the stage, and - like Bernstein, Barber, and Copland - the beauty of our art lies in the truth of our identity.

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The results are a real treat, upholding the same openness and sense of exploration that defines the original even with the addition of more musicians and a string ensemble.

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This transcendent potential of music - the implied belief in music's ability to inspire an audience to unite and overlook differences - serves as the foundation for the ideals of the Redwood String Ensemble.

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