Avi Avital live in East Lansing

Experience Avi Avital live on March 18th

Avi Avital is scheduled to perform at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing, Michigan on March 18, 2027. Avital is an Israeli mandolin virtuoso recognized for expanding the instrument’s repertoire and establishing it as a solo concert instrument within classical music. His performances frequently blend Baroque, contemporary, and traditional Jewish musical influences, often featuring newly commissioned works alongside established pieces transcribed for the mandolin. He is known for a dynamic stage presence and technically demanding performances.

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts opened in 1982 as part of Michigan State University. It serves as a major regional cultural hub, hosting a diverse range of performances including Broadway shows, concerts, dance recitals, and lectures. The complex comprises three performance spaces: the Great Hall, Cobb Hall, and the Pasant Theatre. The Great Hall, where Avital is expected to perform, is the largest venue with a seating capacity exceeding 2,400. Wharton Center regularly welcomes nationally and internationally acclaimed artists across various disciplines and is a significant contributor to the arts landscape of mid-Michigan. The center underwent significant renovations and expansions in recent years to enhance patron experience and accommodate larger-scale productions.