A fantastic program with five CMS Artists centered around Spanish influences: Jessica Rivera, soprano — Soyeon Kate Lee, piano — Kristin Lee, violin — Clive Greensmith, cello — Jason Vieaux, guitar. Spend a musical afternoon in Spain, with enchanting colors, rhythms, and textures, beautifully expressed in piano trios of Arbós and Turina, and vocal works by Falla, Rodrigo, and Obradors, the texts of which beautifully express the flair and passion of the Spanish language. The combination of the guitar’s intoxicating sounds, the language’s seductive tones, and the vivid style illustrate the richness of this culture.

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Spanish Journey

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as Grammy-nominated classical mandolinist Avi Avital and champion concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang grace the stage at Sixth & I on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 7:30 PM. This unique collaboration between Avital, celebrated for his innovative interpretations of Baroque and folk music, and Wang, known for her extraordinary virtuosity and captivating stage presence, promises to deliver a performance filled with delightful surprises and impressive musicality.

The program for the evening includes a varied selection of pieces that showcase the duo's dynamic range and musical prowess. Audiences can look forward to Bartók’s playful Romanian Folk Dances, Stravinsky’s graceful Suite Italienne from Pulcinella, Saint-Saens’s passionate Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Sarasate’s Spanish Dances, Op. 22, and more. Each piece has been carefully chosen to highlight the unique combination of mandolin and accordion, offering a fresh perspective on these classical compositions.

This performance is part of Washington Performing Arts’s The World in Our City initiative, which aims to promote cross-cultural understanding and cultural diplomacy through the presentation of international visiting artists and globally inspired local programming. It is made possible through the generous support of several sponsors, including the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts, Gordon and Lisa Rush, Betsy and Robert Feinberg, and the Galena-Yorktown Foundation. His Excellency Michael Herzog, Ambassador of The State of Israel to The United States of America, serves as the honorary patron of this engagement.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the vivacious musicality of Avi Avital and Hanzhi Wang in a performance that promises to be as delightful as it is surprising. Reserve your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music at Sixth & I on October 21st.

Pablo De Saraste

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Spanish Journey · InConcert Sierra

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Avi Avital, mandolin Hanzhi Wang, accordion · Washington Performing Arts

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