Chris Thile, mandolin and vocals
A dazzling virtuoso and musical shapeshifter, the “extroverted, stellar, and spectacular mandolinist” (Los Angeles Times) Chris Thile brings the full range of emotions to his eclectic recital performances. Thile is always compelling, whether shredding on the mandolin, singing a ballad, or telling charming stories that recall his time as host of the public radio program Live from Here. Drawing on selections from Laysongs, his first-ever solo recording from 2024, the MacArthur Fellow and four-time Grammy winner is just as likely to play his highly personal take on a Bach partita as he is a classic bluegrass tune or one of his introspective original songs. Be prepared for surprises!
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Single tickets for 2025–26 Season events go on sale at noon as follows:
July 24: Donors of $100+
July 29: Email Club and UCB Community
Aug 5: General Public