Avi Avital captivates Munich with mandolin, Vivaldi, and Piazzolla
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Avi Avital brings the mandolin to life
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Munich Prinzregententheater will transform into a resonance chamber for sparkling mandolin sounds, baroque elegance, and South American temperament. Avi Avital will meet the Chamber Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. The concert morning begins at 11:00 AM and combines virtuosic stage performance with an exceptionally versatile program.
A soloist with an electrifying sound
Avi Avital is among the defining mandolinists of our time. He was the first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a Grammy. For over two decades, he has been expanding the repertoire of his instrument with his own transcriptions and numerous commissioned works. His interpretations combine technical precision, rhythmic agility, and an immediate live atmosphere, where even the finest plucking movements become audible.
Vivaldi, Folk Music, and Piazzolla
The program takes listeners through several musical worlds: Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto in D major RV 93 and Concerto in C major RV 425 meet Sulkhan Tsintsadze's Six Miniatures, Béla Bartók's Romanian Folk Dances, and Manuel de Falla's Danza Española No. 1 from La vida breve. After the break, Astor Piazzolla's The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires will provide a passionate conclusion.
The dramaturgy thrives on contrast: baroque orchestration, folkloric colors, and the pulsating Nuevo Tango of Piazzolla. Avital’s mandolin sketches rapid figures with crystalline clarity, while the Chamber Orchestra of the BR-Symphony Orchestra ensures transparent soundscapes and precise synchronization. The artistic direction will be led by Radoslaw Szulc.
Musical tension in the Prinzregententheater
In the historic Prinzregententheater, this concert unfolds its special effect. Between buoyant dance rhythms, warm string colors, and focused conducting, a concert experience emerges that combines classical concert culture with spirited stage energy. Especially Piazzolla's Buenos Aires cycle promises a distinct shift from chamber music intimacy to urban, rhythmically charged sound.
An artist between Baroque and contemporary
Avital is an exclusive artist of Deutsche Grammophon. His recordings of Bach, Vivaldi, Between Worlds, Avital meets Avital, and The Art of the Mandolin have received international attention. The album Concertos was awarded the Opus Klassik in 2024 for the best concert recording of the year. The New York Times acknowledged his exceptional sensitivity and agility; his live performance is considered explosively charismatic.
Conclusion: A concert morning full of sound colors
Visitors can expect a brilliant encounter of mandolin and chamber orchestra, from Vivaldi’s baroque clarity to Piazzolla's passionate Buenos Aires. Those who wish to experience Avi Avital's virtuoso stage performance and the special acoustics of the Prinzregententheater live will find a concert with musical depth, stylistic openness, and great audience proximity.
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