For his upcoming tour in the spring of 2019, the grammynominated mandolin virtuoso from israel has arranged two of bach s best known works, the solo partita no. He has been nominated for a grammy award best instrumental soloist with ensemble and in 20 signed a record agreement. The first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical grammy, avi avital has been compared to andres segovia for his championship of his instrument and to jascha heifitz for his incredible virtuosity. An exclusive deutsche grammophon artist, he has made five recordings for the label mostly recently solo bach 2019. For his upcoming tour in the spring of 2019, the grammynominated mandolin virtuoso from israel has. Avi avital plays these pieces with the spirit of paganini he has a strong, aggressive and courageous attack,devilmaycare, yet always faithful to bachs score. I was intrigued by the marketing words used to describe this project. He has been nominated for a grammy award best instrumental soloist with ensemble and in 20 signed a record agreement with deutsche grammophon. Earlier releases include avital meets avital 2017 with oudbassist, omer avital, which explores their shared cultural heritage and brings their differing classical and.
The mandolin player, avi avital, who has helped establish new international. Check out bach extended tour edition by avi avital on amazon music. Vivaldis mandolin concerto, the lute concerto with. Avi avital kammerakademie potsdam shalev adel album name. The charismatic avi avital is indisputably one of the greatest mandolin players of our time. Earlier releases include avital meets avital 2017 with oudbassist, omer avital, which explores their shared cultural heritage and brings their differing classical and jazz musical backgrounds into dialogue. Jul 04, 2012 listen to bach subscribe here the best of classical music. Album bach extended tour edition, johann sebastian bach. Avi avital bach extended tour version 2 cddvd amazon. Following his successful deutsche grammophon debut bach, avi avital has continued to immerse himself in the music of j. Sep 08, 2019 the extended edition of his 2012 album includes around 33 minutes of newly recorded bach as arranged by avital. Passionate and explosively charismatic new york times in live performance, he is a driving force behind the reinvigoration of the. Bach, concerto in d minor bwv 1052 full avi avital duration. Avi avital mandolin, with ophira zakai, ira givol, shalev adel, kammerakademie potsdam.
Deutsche grammophon presents the extended, limited edition of avi avitals spellbinding newark starledger dg debut, bach. Klaus stoll, avi avital, itamar doari, richard galliano, orchestraensemble. Israeli mandolin virtuoso avi avital duet abc classic. Watch the trailer of avi avital s debut album on deutsche grammophon including transcriptions of bach s violin concerto bwv 1041, the. A genredefying tour of the globe exploring the nexus between classical, popular and traditional music uniquely inhabited by avi avital and his magical mandolin. Kuwaharas improvised poem for mandolin solo, as an encore in a concert with metropolis ensembe in new york city, may 2007.
Avi avital plays bachs concerto in d minor allegro youtube. His debut album on deutsche grammophon includes transcriptions of bachs violin concerto bwv 1041. Avi avital bach concertos sonata 1 cd download jetzt kaufen. Bach, concerto in d minor bwv 1052 full avi avital. Avi avital mandolin, with ophira zakai, ira givol, shalev adel kammerakademie potsdam. For his debut on deutsche grammophon, mandolinist avi avital has chosen an allbach program, performing the concerto in d minor and the concerto in g minor adapted from the original versions for harpsichord, the concerto in a minor originally written for violin, and the sonata in e minor originally composed for flute. Deutsche grammophon presents the extended, limited edition of avi avital s spellbinding newark starledger dg debut, bach. Tamaraanna cislowska is joined at the piano by the explosively charismatic mandolin virtuoso, avi avital. Overflowing with charm, intelligence and enthusiasm he looks set to become the first international superstar of the mandolin.
The album features several tracks of newly recorded bach, all arranged by avital for the mandolin, including the famous prelude from cello suite no. After his introduction with bach and the colorful, contrasting exploration of world music on between worlds, on this album avi presents four popular vivaldi concerti with the great venice baroque orchestra. For the sake of building a substantial repertoire for traditionally. Avi avital, johann sebastian bach, kammerakademie potsdam. Concerto in d minor, bwv 1052r originally for violin. Bach, concerto in d minor bwv 1052 full avi avital youtube 2 hours bach violin concertos classical baroque music focus reading. Following in the footsteps of milo and his guitar revival, deutsche grammophon presents the charismatic young israeli musician avi avital, champion of yet another beautiful and underestimated stringed instrument the mandolin. Listen to bach subscribe here the best of classical music. In 2010, avi avital was the first mandolinist to ever receive a grammy nomination for best instrumental soloist.
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From bach to bluegrass to balkan beats, the mandolin is the chameleon of the music world every culture and musical genre features the mandolin or one of its close relatives and avi avital is this beautiful instruments most charismatic, versatile exponent. Bach avital, avi, kammerakademie potsdam, bach, johann sebastian. After the success of bach, avi returns to again defy expectations with a selection of beautiful melodies and delightful dances from europe, central asia, and the americas, each with roots in. From bach to bluegrass to balkan beats, the mandolin is the chameleon of the music world every culture and musical genre features the mandolin or one of its close relatives and avi. Official website of grammynominated mandolinist avi avital new album avital meets avital out now. Avi avital, mandolin shalev adel, harpsichord kammerakademie potsdam. Watch the music clip with avi avital of his debut album on deutsche grammophon including transcriptions of bachs violin concerto bwv 1041, the keyboard concertos bwv 1052 and 1056, and a flute. Avi avital plays bachs concerto in d minor allegro. Avi avital reimagines the sounds of venice in this vivid homage to the most beloved composer of the italian baroque, antonio vivaldi.