BERLIN — Deutsche Grammophon has announced a November 6 release for Avi Avital's Art of the Mandolin, his first recording consisting exclusively of pieces originally written for mandolin, his personal take on the best existing repertoire for the instrument, and a showcase presentation of the fullest spectrum of its expressive potential.
While a full track listing won't be revealed until a yet to be announced date in September, the label has made available a single streaming track from the album in Scarlatti: Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 89: III. Allegro (Arr. for Mandolin and Basso continuo).
Wonderful player! Observe his non-traditional pick hold in the graphic! I’ve been lucky to have had the opportunity to participate in workshops, masterclasses and as a player in an orchestra he conducted. One important thing I took away from these sessions was the variation of pick holds he uses. His thoughts and comments on pick holds and overall mandolin ergonometric was quite memorable and inspiring.
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