Recital

Avi Avital, mandolin
Hanzhi Wang, accordion

KREISLER Praeludium and Allegro “in the Style of Pugnani”
STRAVINSKY Suite Italienne
J.S. BACH Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 (mandolin solo)
BARTÓK Romanian Folk Dances
DE SARASATE Romanza Andaluza from Spanish Dances, Op. 22
DE FALLA Danse Espagnole No. 1 from La vida breve
SAINT-SAËNS Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso

Two trailblazing instrumental pioneers come together for a very special recital! Israeli-born mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital, well known to Cal Performances audiences, has charted new territory on his instrument with innovative programming and inspired collaborations. He performs with the young concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang in her Berkeley debut, exploring canonic repertoire by composers including Bach, Saint-Saëns, de Falla, Stravinsky, and Bartók, arranged for the duo’s unique instrumentation. “Every plucked sound from Avital’s fingers…radiates warmth and dazzling light” (The Times, London).

Major Support: Taube Philanthropies

Oct 15, 2023, 3pm
Add to Calendar 10/15/2023 03:00 pm 10/15/2023 04:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Avi Avital, mandolin; Hanzhi Wang, accordion https://calperformances.org/events/2023-24/recital/avi-avital-mandolin-hanzhi-wang-accordion/ Hertz Hall
Tickets start at $72

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The 2023–24 season’s rising star artists share photos from key moments in their careers thus far in this 2023–24 Season Feature.

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Oct 15, 2023, 3pm
Add to Calendar 10/15/2023 03:00 pm 10/15/2023 04:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Avi Avital, mandolin; Hanzhi Wang, accordion https://calperformances.org/events/2023-24/recital/avi-avital-mandolin-hanzhi-wang-accordion/ Hertz Hall
Tickets start at $72
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