Recognized by The New York Times for his “exquisitely sensitive playing” and “stunning agility,” GRAMMY nominated mandolinist Avi Avital is one of the world’s most exciting and entrepreneurial young musicians. He is deeply committed to building a fresh legacy for the mandolin through virtuosic performance and exciting new repertoire. Haaretz Daily has described Avital’s playing as “everything you never dreamt a mandolin could do…truly breathtaking in virtuosity and dedication.”

Program:
Vivaldi – Concerto for mandolin (lute) in D Major RV 93
Bach – Concerto in D minor BWV 1052 Orig. for harpsichord (Strings + Harpsichord)
Beethoven – Andante con Variazioni
Bach – Concerto in G minor BWV 1056 Orig. for harpsichord (Strings + Harpsichord)
Piazzolla – Otono Porteno (arr. for mandolin and string quartet)