Avi Avital, mandolin & Ksenija Sidorova, accordion

This duo brings together two of the most charismatic and virtuosic performers in the classical world today. Avi Avital, the first mandolin soloist nominated for a classical GRAMMY®, is widely credited with the modern reinvigoration of his instrument. He is joined by Ksenija Sidorova, the world’s leading ambassador for the classical accordion, whose performances are celebrated for their "verve, style, and impeccable virtuosity." Together, they display a lively musical chemistry and deep expressiveness, transforming diverse cultural dances into a compelling and revelatory concert experience.

Fritz Kreisler
Praeludium and Allegro “in the Style of Pugnani”

W. A. Mozart
Sonata No. 21, E Minor, K. 304
Allegro
Tempo de Menuetto

Igor Stravinsky
Suite Italienne from Pulcinella

Béla Bartók
Romanian Folk Dances

Intermission

Sergei Prokofiev
March from L’Amour des trois oranges (1919)

Camille Saint-Saëns
Danse macabre, Op. 40 (1874)

Manuel de Falla
Siete canciones populares españolas (1914–15)

Heitor Villa-Lobos
Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5
Ária (Cantilena)

Manuel de Falla
Danse Espagnole from La Vida Breve

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