Mandolinist Avi Avital explores the music of Italy, Iberia, and the Black Sea interweaving folk and Western classical musics from the past and present. Avital is joined by his ensemble Between Worlds and renowned musical ambassadors (Flamenco singer Marina Heredia from Spain, singer Alessia Tondo from southern Italy, and the Georgian choir Ensemble Rustavi) to bring centuries-old traditions and compositions by Béla Bartók, Manuel de Falla and Fazil Say to life. Song of the Birds is an artistic statement of cultural diversity, of collaboration across borders and, above all, of the unifying power of music.
This may not be strictly “classical” music, but it sure is a lot of fun! Avi Avital is part of a new generation of musicians who aren’t afraid to ignore arbitrary musical boundaries. Avital and his ensemble – joined by astounding ethnic singers – bring a rigor to these folk-based performances that rivals that of any classical virtuoso. The result is an album that simply exudes joy (along with some occasional sorrow) from start to finish.
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