Brooklyn Rider & Avi Avital

Every now and then, there comes along a musician who almost singlehandedly changes popular perception about an instrument’s possibilities. Mandolinist Avi Avital is one such musician. The Israeli virtuoso is the first mandolin soloist ever nominated for a classical GRAMMY Award, and he continues to open minds to the instrument’s expansive repertory potential—ranging from classical concertos and historic works to a melding of contemporary influences from around the world. His glowing reputation is equally global, as evidenced by the concert halls he fills on multiple continents, and it’s always a thrill to experience his magic in the intimacy of a small venue.

This collaboration will be the third and final appearance of the season by the cutting-edge Brooklyn Rider string quartet. Together with Avital they will perform an appropriately diverse, yet-to-be-announced program. We will share updates as the repertoire is announced, but with such nearly endless possibilities, this is case in which not knowing is equally enticing. Don’t miss this final Brooklyn Rider event of the season, performed live in front of an intimate studio audience and streamed to the world by our partners at WGBH.

This performance will also be streamed.