Hamilton de Holanda has revolutionised the mandolin’s range. Personalising his instrument with a 10-string configuration and introducing groundbreaking sustain to its distinctive timbre helped usher in guitar-like versatility. The evocative “Eu Nao Existo Sem Voce” sees usually sharp tremolo assume deeper resonance, while his notes equally flutter like kites over the graceful piano of “Palhaço”. His playing playfully darts between rattling percussion and nimble double bass on “Saint Cecilia Caprice”, and even twists in duet with Mike Marshall’s equally adventurous style on “Desvairada”.