Italia. Avi Avital Between Worlds

The world’s greatest mandolin virtuoso, Avi Avital, comes to Thessaloniki for a wonderful musical journey spanning from the Renaissance to the present day.

As the first mandolinist ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award, his unparalleled skill has revitalized the mandolin, re-establishing it globally as a leading solo instrument. His sound has been described as “radiating warmth and blinding light” (The Times). Regarding his technical feats, it has been noted that “you have to hear it to believe it” (La Scena Musicale), while he is characterized as a “passionate and explosively charismatic musician, with a virtuosity that captivates” (The New York Times), and as “a musician who can convince the listener to follow him anywhere” (Gramophone).

A grand evening.