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Concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang is celebrated for her extraordinary virtuosity and captivating stage presence. Grammy-nominated classical mandolinist Avi Avital is best known for his interpretations of popular Baroque and folk music written for performance by other instruments. The duo’s delightfully surprising and equally impressive collaboration features a varied program including Bartók’s playful Romanian Folk Dances, Stravinsky’s graceful and lamenting Suite Italienne from Pulcinella, Saint-Saens’s passionate Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Sarasate’s Spanish Dances, Op. 22, and more. The vivacious musicality of this duo is not to be missed!
Program:
Kreisler – Praeludium and Allegro “in the Style of Pugnani”
Stravinsky – Suite Italienne from Pulcinella
Bach – Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 (mandolin solo)
Bartók – Romanian Folk Dances
Sarasate – Spanish Dances Op.22, No.1 “Romanza Andaluza”
de Falla – Danse Espagnole No. 1 from “La Vida Breve”
Saint-Saens – Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
