Between Worlds - Avi Avital (2014)
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A genre-defying tour of the globe exploring the nexus
between classical, popular and traditional music uniquely
inhabited by Avi Avital and his magical mandolin. From Bach
to Bluegrass to Balkan Beats, Avi Avital plays all with
charismatic charm. After the success of "Bach", Avi returns
to again defy expectations with a selection of beautiful
melodies and delightful dances from Europe, Central Asia,
and the Americas, each with roots in popular folk
classical composers. For this journey, Avi is joined by a
host of special guests: from music legends such as Richard
Galliano and Giora Feidman, to DG stars such as Catrin
Finch, accompanied by a hand-picked ensemble of virtuoso
friends from around the world. Repertoire highlights
include the popular Monti Czardas, Bachianas Brasilieras
Romanian, Cuban and Georgian folk dances, and a very
special Piazzolla tango.
Heitor Villa-Lobos, ...
Performer: Klaus Stoll, Avi Avital, Itamar Doari, Richard
Galliano, ...
Orchestra/Ensemble: Potsdam Chamber Academy
Dances are deftly managed, with subtle string washes
highly rhythmic "Fuga y Misterio""
"Avital's follow-up to his superb recording of Bach
concertos only confirms that we already knew: that here is
a musician who recognises no boundaries except those of
good taste, and who has the artistry to persuade listeners
to follow him anywhere."
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Tracklisting:
1.. Miniatures (3) for Strings: no 3, Satshidao by Sulkhan Tsintsadze
Performer: Klaus Stoll (Double Bass), Avi Avital (Mandolin), Itamar Doari (Percussion)
Period: 20th Century
Performer: Avi Avital (Mandolin)
Orchestra/Ensemble: Potsdam Chamber Academy
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1915; Budapest, Hungary
3.. Bucimis by Traditional
Performer: Avi Avital (Mandolin), Itamar Doari (Percussion)
4.. Bachianas brasileiras no 5 for Soprano and 8 Cellos by Heitor Villa-Lobos
Performer: Avi Avital (Mandolin), Klaus Stoll (Double Bass), Richard Galliano (Accordion)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1938-1945; Brazil
Performer: Itamar Doari (Percussion), Avi Avital (Mandolin), Klaus Stoll (Double Bass),
Richard Galliano (Accordion), Giora Feidman (Clarinet)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1968; Argentina
Performer: Efrain Oscher (Flute), Avi Avital (Mandolin), Itamar Doari (Percussion),
Klaus Stoll (Double Bass), Sacha Rattle (Clarinet), Ralf Benesch (Guitar),
Sarah Verrue (Harp), Zvi Plesser (Cello)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1914-1915; Spain
7.. Miniatures on Georgian Folk Themes: Shepherd's Dance by Sulkhan Tsintsadze
Performer: Zvi Plesser (Cello), Itamar Doari (Percussion), Avi Avital (Mandolin),
Klaus Stoll (Double Bass), Simone Bernardini (Violin), Amihai Grosz (Viola)
Performer: Richard Galliano (Accordion), Avi Avital (Mandolin)
Period: Romantic
9.. Baal shem: 2nd movement, Nigun "Improvisation" by Ernest Bloch
Performer: Simone Bernardini (Violin), Sarah Verrue (Harp), Klaus Stoll (Double Bass),
Avi Avital (Mandolin), Sacha Rattle (Clarinet), Zvi Plesser (Cello),
Amihai Grosz (Viola)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1923; USA
10. Freilach Ron by Ora Bat Chaim
Performer: Itamar Doari (Percussion), Avi Avital (Mandolin), Klaus Stoll (Double Bass),
Richard Galliano (Accordion), Giora Feidman (Clarinet)
Performer: Zvi Plesser (Cello), Avi Avital (Mandolin), Klaus Stoll (Double Bass),
Simone Bernardini (Violin), Amihai Grosz (Viola), Ivano Battiston (Accordion)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1893; USA
12. Hen Ferchetan by Traditional
Performer: Avi Avital (Mandolin), Catrin Finch (Harp)
13. Miniatures on Georgian Folk Themes: Song by Sulkhan Tsintsadze
Performer: Zvi Plesser (Cello), Itamar Doari (Percussion), Avi Avital (Mandolin),
Klaus Stoll (Double Bass), Simone Bernardini (Violin), Amihai Grosz (Viola)
14. Miniatures on Georgian Folk Themes: Dance Tune by Sulkhan Tsintsadze
Performer: Zvi Plesser (Cello), Itamar Doari (Percussion), Avi Avital (Mandolin),
Klaus Stoll (Double Bass), Simone Bernardini (Violin), Amihai Grosz (Viola)
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