The Israeli mandolin virtuoso, Avi Avital, has been the driving force behind the revival of the mandolin as a solo concert instrument and the first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical Grammy. Avital commissions contemporary composers to write new music for him, as well as rearranging famous pieces written for other instruments. If you have heard of the mandolin and would like to learn more, this podcast is the perfect listen for you.

Avi Avital

Mandolinist