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Home Concert II: Mandolin Magic

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra Home Concert II: Mandolin Magic

Featuring Israeli mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital.
-Corelli, Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8
-Bach, Violin Concerto in A minor, in which Avital will undertake a transcription of this dynamic violin concerto.
-Beethoven, Andante con Variazioni (arr. Simon/Frank)-A charming — and completely neglected — work by the great Viennese master. Originally written for mandolin and piano.
-Golijov, Last Round for String Orchestra- this work by contemporary Argentinean composer Osvaldo Golijov is simmering and tango-inspired.
Also, including tango encores by Astor Piazzolla

  • Venue: Empress Theatre
  • Date: Mon March 22, 2010 7:30pm
  • City: Vallejo
  • Price Range: Free
  • Tickets: 415-248-1640
Additional Dates:
Sat March 20, 2010 8:00pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Sun March 21, 2010 3:00pm
First Congregational Church - Berkeley
Fri March 19, 2010 8:00pm
Herbst Theatre

Program

Performers

Avi Avital

Mandolin