Orchestra concert - Zurich Chamber Orchestra and Avi Avital

In the 18th century, the mandolin experienced its heyday on the European music scene. Composers such as Giovanni Paisiello and Emanuele Barbella placed the instrument at the center of their works. Paisiello combined Italian virtuosity with French elegance in his Concerto in E flat major, thus shaping the mandolin sound of his era. Barbella, who like Paisiello was born in Naples, left behind an impressive work with his D major concerto, whose expressive middle movement continues to inspire to this day.

More recently, Avi Avital, one of the world's leading mandolinists, has revitalized the instrument. As the first mandolinist to be nominated for a Grammy, he inspires with virtuosity, passion and a diverse repertoire. Together with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, an ensemble of international standing, which is celebrated for its stylistic range and precision under the direction of Daniel Hope, he demonstrates the versatility of the mandolin. The chamber orchestra combines tradition with innovation and is one of the most important ensembles in Europe. Together, Avital and the ensemble create a fascinating interplay that allows the mandolin to shine in a new light.

Date and time
June 12, 2025, 19:30

Address
Thun City Church

Organizer
Thun Castle Concerts

Works
Arcangelo Corelli (1653 - 1713); Concerto grosso in D major, op. 6/4 Adagio - Allegro | Adagio | Vivace | Allegro, Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741); Concerto for violin and string orchestra in E flat major, tr: Avi Avital Allegro | Largo | Presto, Giovanni Paisiello (1740 - 1816); Concerto for mandolin and string orchestra in E flat major, arrangement: Avi Avital Allegro maestoso | Larghetto grazioso | Allegretto, Franceso Geminiani (1887 - 1762); Concerto grosso no. 5 in G minor H.136 Adagio | Vivace | Adagio | Allegro, Arcangelo Corelli (1653 - 1713); Concerto grosso in F major op. 6/2 Vivace - Allegro | Adagio | Vivace - Allegro | Largo andante | Allegro | Grave - Andante largo, Emanuele Barbella (1718 - 1777); Concerto for mandolin and string orchestra in D major, tr: Avi Avital Allegro ma non presto | Andantino | Giga: Allegro, Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741); Concerto for lute and string orchestra, D major RV 93, arrangement: Avi Avital Allegro | Largo | Allegro

Management
Willi Zimmermann

Soloists
Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Willi Zimmermann; violin and conductor, Avi Avital; mandolin

Admission price
1st cat. CHF 75.- | 2nd cat. CHF 55.- | 3rd cat. CHF 35.-

Contact us
info@schlosskonzerte-thun.ch

Website
https://www.schlosskonzerte-thun.ch/archiv/orchesterkonzert-2/