Avi Avital is leading a revival of the mandolin in classical music, fueled by his “deep musicality” and “eye-watering virtuosity” (The New York Times). Through a program celebrating the mandolin’s heyday in the 18th century, Avital takes us down the canals of Venice with traditional gondolier songs, sung by soprano Nell Snaidas, and into the court with a fresh interpretation of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.