The mandolin’s bright, charismatic sound has been an integral part of Italy’s musical landscape from the 18th century to the present day. Alongside its place in chamber music and amateur music-making, the instrument inspired concertos by none other than Antonio Vivaldi, one of the greatest composers of the late Italian Baroque.
Ensemble Mezzo welcomes mandolin virtuoso Shmuel Elbaz and soprano Yeela Avital for a program exploring the interplay between the mandolin, the voice and Baroque instruments. Alongside concertos by Vivaldi and cantatas by Alessandro Scarlatti, the program features instrumental and vocal works from Italy and neighboring musical traditions, spanning the Renaissance to the late Baroque. New arrangements of selected works highlight the mandolin’s versatility, brilliance and distinctive character.
Shmuel Elbaz – mandolin
Yeela Avital – soprano
Doret Florentin – recorders and artistic direction
Amit Tiefenbrunn – viola da gamba
Aviad Stier – harpsichord
Regular ticket: ₪120
Senior citizens: ₪100
Students: ₪60
