The first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical Grammy, Avi Avital has been compared to Andres Segovia for championing his instrument and to Jascha Heifitz for his incredible virtuosity. Passionate and “explosively charismatic” (The New York Times) in live performance, he is a driving force behind the reinvigoration of the mandolin repertory. For this exciting concert, he is joined by MILOŠ, a leading exponent of guitar, who has appeared in some of the most important concert halls and at major festivals around the world.
Program:
J.S. BACH
Prelude from English Suite No. 2 in A minor BWV 807
Fugue from Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, No. 2 BWV 847
Adagio from Concerto in D minor BWV 974
Capriccio from Partita No. 2 in C minor BWV 826
DE FALLA
Siete Canciones Populares Españolas
GLASS
Opening No. 1
Metamorphosis No. 4
Poet Acts
Etude No. 9
VILLA-LOBOS
Bachiana Brasileira No. 5
MATHIAS DUPLESSY
Sonata for Guitar and Mandolin (World Premiere)