
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).
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Single tickets for 2023–24 Season events go on sale at noon as follows:
July 25: 2023–24 Season Subscribers and Donors of $100+
Aug 1: Email Club and UCB Community
Aug 8: General Public