Drummer

In the final chamber concert of the season, Artist in Residence Avi Avital once again demonstrates his full artistic range: The Israeli musician is not only a virtuoso of the classical mandolin, but is also at home in a wide variety of genres and styles. To pursue this passion for making music beyond narrow genre boundaries at the highest level, he founded the ensemble "Between Worlds" in 2014. Its members are all classically trained musicians, but are equally at home in non-classical repertoire. Together, they combine various musical worlds in their programs, exploring the specific musical culture of a particular geographical region. This time, the journey takes them to the south of Italy, more precisely to Apulia and the surrounding musical cultures. With a combination of classical compositions, folk music, and arrangements created especially for the program, they explore the region in all its historical and contemporary significance: from traditional folklore to the Neapolitan Baroque to the present day – linked by the mandolin as an iconic instrument of Italian folk music. Vocal support for the musical journey through Italy comes from Apulian singer Alessia Tondo, one of the leading representatives of traditional music in her homeland.

Trip to Italy

CityPalais

EPSG:4326

Mediterraneo – Origin VII

Saanen Church

Between Puglia and Calabria, this exceptional lineup brings together the vibrant forces of southern Italy, celebrating folk music that has not relinquished its expressive power or its unique worldview. On the program: a fiery and syncretic mix of ancestral melodies and original compositions, tarantellas and sophisticated polyphony, ritual hymns, lullabies, and work songs.

Drummer

Alessia Tondo

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 25, 2026

Raül Refree & Maria Mazzotta, Quatuor Lomax, Davide Ambrogio · Opéra National De Lyon

Past events

Jun 12, 2026

Trip to Italy · Duisburger Philharmoniker

Aug 5, 2025

Mediterraneo – Origin VII · Gstaad Menuhin Festival

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