For their final residency concert at SPOT, Fuse welcomes world-renowned mandolin player Avi Avital. The perfect match for a program of baroque masterpieces, fabulous folk music and classical music of today.

With Avital, Fuse brings together Baroque masterpieces, immortal folk music and new notes by J.S. Bach, Bartók, Tsintzadse, Omer Avital, Bryce Dessner and Gabriella Smith, among others, in a concert full of exciting improvisation and sparkling craftsmanship. From intimate interplay between cello and mandolin, a swinging jazz violin trio to the ultimate fusion of drums and strings.

Avi Avital
For two decades, Avi Avital has been the driving force behind the mandolin’s revival. His dedication to the instrument and unparalleled virtuosity brought him to the most prestigious venues worldwide and earned him a Grammy nomination. With his genre-transcending approach, Avital has significantly expanded the repertoire for mandolin. He combines great classical works with his own compositions, collaborating with contemporary composers, bringing his instrument to life in a variety of musical styles. “Passionate and explosively charismatic.” (New York Times)