Album insights
Avi Avital regards the mandolin as a tool that allows him to conquer continents, eras, and diverse cultural realms through his music. He constantly pushes the boundaries of sound, exploring various types of music. In his latest album, he ventures back to the origins of his instrument by immersing himself in the Venetian Baroque era of Antonio Vivaldi. Avital approaches Vivaldi's mandolin concertos with fresh inspiration, challenging convention and infusing his unique interpretation into these classical works. Describing Vivaldi's compositions as the "Old Testament of his instrument," he seeks to capture Venice's essence and reexamine Vivaldi's musical genius. Avital highlights the immense freedom that musicians experienced during that era, emphasizing the importance of discovering one's personal rhythm within the music and making Vivaldi's well-known compositions their own. Avital's album effectively overturns the traditional perception of Vivaldi, reflecting his bold philosophy that there should be no boundaries or taboos in music.