Acknowledged by the New York Times for his “exquisitely sensitive playing,” mandolinist Avi Avital is the first mandolin player to receive a GRAMMY nomination in the category “Best Instrumental Soloist” (2010) for his recording of Avner Dorman’s “Mandolin Concerto” (Metropolis Ensemble/Andrew Cyr). He has won numerous competitions and awards, including Germany’s ECHO Prize for his 2008 recording with the David Orlowsky Trio and the AVIV Competition (2007), the preeminent national competition for Israeli soloists. Avital will perform “Between Worlds” on Friday, March 4, 7:30 pm at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix.
For tickets, call 480-478-6000 or visit mim.org.
