Avi Avital live in Saint Paul

Experience Avi Avital live on May 29th

Avi Avital is scheduled to perform at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 29, 2027. Avital is an Israeli-American mandolin virtuoso recognized for expanding the instrument’s repertoire beyond its traditional folk roots. His performances and recordings frequently feature classical transcriptions – works originally composed for violin or other instruments – alongside newly commissioned pieces specifically written for the mandolin. He is known for a dynamic and expressive playing style, often described as both technically brilliant and emotionally engaging.

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts opened in 1985 and serves as a major performing arts venue in Saint Paul. Originally known as the Saint Paul Civic Center, it underwent a significant renovation and expansion completed in 2017. The venue hosts a wide variety of performances including Broadway shows, concerts, dance performances, and opera. It is home to several resident companies, including the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Opera. The Ordway’s architecture incorporates elements of both modern and classical design, with its prominent landmark being the glass-enclosed lobby overlooking Rice Park. The main performance space is the Music Theater which seats approximately 1,900 patrons.