“Bridget Kibbey makes it seem as though her instrument had been waiting all its life to explode with the gorgeous colors and energetic figures she was getting from it.” – The New York Times
“Much as Andres Segovia brought the classical guitar into the concert hall, the Israeli virtuoso Avi Avital is doing the same with the mandolin.” – The New York Times
Called “explosively charismatic” by The New York Times, Avi Avital is considered the driving force behind the reinvigoration of the mandolin repertory. More than 90 contemporary compositions, 15 of them concertos, have been written for this champion of the mandolin, all enhanced by Avi’s infectious spirit of adventure and the warm rapport he fosters with his audience. He is joined by in-demand harpist Bridget Kibbey in a stunning classical program injected with traditional folk tunes.
Program
J.S. BACH: Flute Sonata in E-flat Major BWV 1031
Allegro moderato
Siciliana
Allegro
DE FALLA: Siete Canciones Populares Españolas
El paño moruno
Seguidilla murciana
Asturiana
Jota
Nana
Canción
Polo
LAVRI: Three Jewish Dances, Op. 192
Sher (Allegro)
Yemenite Wedding Dance (Andante)
Hora (Allegro Vivo)
C.P.E. BACH: Violin Sonata in G minor, H. 542.5
Allego
Adagio
Allego
TCHAIKOVSKY: Selections from The Seasons, Op. 37a
June: Barcarolle
October: Autumn Song
December: Christmas
March: Song of the Lark
RODGRIGO: Cuatro madrigals amatorios
¿Con qué la laveré?
Vos me matásteis?
¿De dónde venís, amore?
De los álamos vengo, madre
*Program subject to change.
