The "Electric Silence" Trick Elite Performers Use to Control a Room ft. Avi Avital

Avi Avital examines the unique role and life of the mandolin as a solo instrument. He discusses the headspace of stage, the use of silence as audience engagement, and shares anecdotes of how he creates his fullest artistic and life expression. 0:00 Intro quote and titles 1:31 Mandolin 101 and demonstration 2:26 Repertoire and role of classical mandolin 7:34 Asking composers to write for mandolin 9:20 A mandolin recital in Carnegie Hall? 11:12 How did you choose mandolin? 13:47 A concert anecdote of the healing of music 15:29 Dealing with nerves on stage 16:49 I played for somebody hearing music for the first time 18:22 Headspace of the musician backstage 19:31 Examining the electricity of silence 21:15 Creativity and engagement 22:25 Closing credits