Musically Speaking: Beethoven 8 Plus Symphonic Mandolin
A striking duo: young Chilean conductor Paolo Bortolameolli meets Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital in a concert of energetic works inspired by the magic of Italy
Date/Time: May 9 2020, 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Vancouver, The Orpheum | Event calendar601 Smithe St.
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Cost: $22.00
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Beethoven’s 8th is perhaps his most experimental symphony, written in a style that hearken back to earlier composers while barely concealing a radical restructuring of the symphonic form. Likewise, Giovanni Sollima’s new Mandolin Concerto, written for Avital, mashes up musical styles from baroque to rock’n’roll to charming effect.
“Everything you never dreamt a mandolin could do… truly breathtaking in virtuosity and dedication.” – Haaretz on Avital
PROGRAM NOTES
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for Mandolin in C Major, RV 425
Giovanni Sollima – Concerto for Mandolin
Igor Stravinsky – Pulcinella: Suite
This concert is part of the 2019-2020 Musically Speaking:
Classical concerts with a twist: Video screens either side of the stage give fascinating close-ups of the musicians. The conductor invites you into the music with commentary and insights from the stage. World-class guest artists perform classical favourites and introduce you to new pieces that may just become your next favourite.
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