Jordi Savall and H?sperion XXI - A special event of Jewish Renaissance Music

Music Director: Jordi Savall
With: Montserrat Figueras, vocals Pierre Hamon, flutes Jordi Savall, lyre, vielle, rebab Yair Dalal, oud Begonia Olavide, harp Dimitri Psonis, medieval guitar, santur David Mayoral, percussion

One of Jordi Savall's best known and most successful albums is dedicated to the music of the Jews who were expelled form Spain in the 15th century. Savall has researched and collected musical traditions which were handed down from mother to daughter and father to son for hundreds of years, and which accompanied some of the exiled families to their homes in the new world. In the concert the ensemble will play tunes and songs from Morocco, Sarajevo, Sophia, Salonika, Turkey, Rhodes, Alexandria and Jerusalem. This is a rare opportunity to hear the Judeo-Espagnol heritage, as it has been preserved over the centuries, in a performance by one of the leading early music ensembles in the world.

Henry Crown Symphony Hall
June 5 at 20:30
approx. 1½ hrs, with intermission

A meeting with Jordi Savall moderated by Yossi Maurey will take place at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha'ananim on June 5 at 15:00.
An additional concert with Jordi Savall on pg. 24 (performance no. 39)

With the assistance of the Cervantes Institute

Piano Recital

program:
Bach - partita no. 6
Ravel - Alborada del Gracioso
Wiesenberg - Metamorphosis II
Berg - sonata no. 1
Chopin - 12 preludes op. 28
Balakirev - Islamey

This year's Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition jury did not award a prize for first place; instead two pianists shared second place, one of whom an Israeli reached the highest ever placing by an Israeli in the history of the competition.
Roman Rabinovich was born 23 years ago in Tashkent, and migrated to Israel with his parents when he was 9 years old. At the age of 11, he performed for the first time with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under Maestro Zubin Mehta. At 17 he was accepted to the Tel Aviv Academy of Music. He studied for 5 years under Arie Vardi, and today studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia under Claude Frank and Seymour Lipkin.
Since his first performance with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, he has frequently performed in the U.S.A., Europe and Israel both in concert and recital. In addition to his love of the piano, he is also a gifted artist.

Henry Crown Symphony Hall
June 6 at 11:00/span>

Marco Beasley: tenor
Pino de Vittorio, vocals and battente guitar
Musical director, organ & harpsichord: Guido Morini

Stefano Rocco, lute, baroque guitar Fabio Accurso, lute Franco Paravan, theorbo (bass lute) Mario Durante, percussions

This excellent period music ensemble will perform Renaissance and Baroque vocal music from southern Italy, only a small part of which is familiar to Israelis as "Neapolitan songs". In this concert, Accordone performs folk songs from southern Italy - traditional songs which have been handed down from generation to generation by the farming families who lived in the region. Over the years, the ensemble has researched the origins of the songs, which are influenced by music of the northern Mediterranean basin. They will be performing the works on authentic period instruments with a theatrical approach, characteristic of the traveling minstrels of yesteryear. Southern Italy was ruled by Spain for 300 years from the 16th century onwards, and one of the main boulevards of Naples is still named Via Toledo after the Spanish viceroy Don Pedro di Toledo.
""Marco Beasley's singing is like breathing - natural and flowing. His diction is clear and precise, and he transforms every vocal work into an opulent theatrical experience." Le Figaro

Henry Crown Symphony Hall June 7, 21:00 approx. 1 hr, without intermission

With the assistance of the Italian Cultural Center

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Juilliard String Quartet	U.S.A.

Joel Smirnoff, first violin Ronald Copes, second violin Samuel Rhodes, viola Joel Krosnick, cello

Program I (Jerusalem)
Verdi string quartet in E minor
Elliot Carter string quartet no. 2
Beethoven "Razumovsky" string quartet in C major op. 59 no. 3
Program II (Herzliya)
Joseph Haydn | String Quartet  in E flat major op. 76 no. 6 Hob III : 80
Shostakovich string quartet no. 13 in E flat minor op. 138
Beethoven "Razumovsky" string quartet in F major op. 59 no. 1

The Juilliard String Quartet is arriving in Israel with two different programs including works of 20th century composers alongside more classical ones. According to the Los Angeles Times music critic "The Juilliard String Quartet remains the standard by which all other quartets must be judged." The year 2007 marked the 60th year since the foundation of the quartet whose members are all teachers at the prestigious Julliard School in New York. In the first concert, the quartet will be performing a composition by American composer Elliot Carter who is celebrating his 100th birthday this year. Carter's compositions are rarely performed in Israel, despite his being recognized as one of the leading American composers of the 20th century.

"The Juilliard Quartet continues to amaze with the freshness and intensity it invariably brings to its vast repertoire." New York Times

Jerusalem Henry Crown Symphony Hall June 10 at 20:30 Herzliya Performing Arts Center June 12 at 20:30 approx. 1½ hrs, with intermission

With the assistance of the American Center

A Cappella Concert

במסגרת העונה הפולנית בפסטיבל ישראל 

The Warsaw National Philharmonic Choir is considered one of the finest choirs in the world. Established in 1952, it has been under the direction of choir master Henryk Wojnarowski since 1978. The choir specializes in music by Polish composers, but also sings works by classical composers. It has performed all around the world, including at the La Scala di Milano, and has sung with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and under conductors such as Maazel, Ozawa, Sinopoli and even Igor Stravinsky.

The choir will perform works by Gorecki, Zielenski, Bruckner, Verdi, Mendelssohn, Rossini and others.

Y.M.C.A. Auditorium June 14 at 11:00.
approx. 1½ hrs, with intermission

In conjunction with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the Polish Year in Israel 2008-09 and with the assistance of the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the Foreign Ministry

Songs at Night

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, IBA
Warsaw National Philharmonic Choir

Conductor: Uri Segal
Soloists: Jadwiga Rappe, alto Mirela Gardinaru, soprano Ryszard Minkiweicz, tenor

תכנית:
Brahms "Song of Destiny" op. 54
Szymanowski "Song of the Night" (Israeli premiere)
Mahler "Das klagende Lied" (Israeli premiere)

Mahler considered his "Klagende Lied" (song of lamentation), which he began writing at the age of 18, as the moment when he established himself as a composer. The work has never before been performed in Israel. The program also includes "Song of the Night", the third symphony by one of the great 20th century Polish composers, Karol Szymanowski. The work was written to a text by the Persian sufi mystic, Djalal al'Din Ruimi, and is characterized by a fusion of western and eastern music styles. "Song of Destiny", which is opening the program, is a lesser known work of Brahms which deals with man's impotence in face of his destiny.

Henry Crown Symphony Hall June 15 at 20:30 approx. 1½ hrs, with intermission

 

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A lecture in Hebrew by Gil Shohat on the "Song of the Night" will take place in the Henry Crown foyer on June 15 at 19:30.
In conjunction with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the Polish Year in Israel 2008-09 and with the assistance of the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the Foreign Ministry.
A special thanks
to the Arkin Family Foundation

A French Celebration	France-Israel

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, IBA
Conductor: Gisele Ben-Dor
Soloists: Emmanuelle Bertrand, cello David Grimal, violin David Fray , piano

program:
Saint-Saens Cello concerto no. 1 in A minor
Ravel Piano concerto in G
Lalo Symphonie Espagnole

Three guest soloists and a conductor join the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra for an evening entirely dedicated to French music. Two of the soloists are French, and the pianist, David Greilsammer, an Israeli who earlier this year was awarded the prestigious French Champions of Classical Music discovery of the year prize. The conductor is also an Israeli who has achieved great success around the world. Three soloists in one evening promise a diverse and exciting concert with a distinctive French flavor.

Henry Crown Symphony Hall
June 19 at 20:00
approx. 1½ hrs, with intermission

With the assistance of the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Israel and CulturesFrance

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The traditional Friday matin?e Festival piano marathon is dedicated this year to the 180th year of Franz Schubert's death. This year the marathon is expanding its horizons to include string musicians and a soprano, as befitting the wide range of works of the Austrian composer who died at 31. Among the works being performed are Schubert's quintet in C major for 2 cellos, the Arpeggione sonata, Fantasie in F minor for 4 hands, and the Israeli premi?re of the Leichen Fantasie lieder.

Henry Crown Symphony Hall
June 20 at 11:00

approx. 5 hrs, with intermissions

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program:
Poulenc Sonata for clarinet and piano
Ravel Sonata for violin and cello
Ravel Kaddish (arr. for cello and piano)
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time

As part of the celebration of French music in this year's Festival, a select group of musicians, each with a formidable reputation as soloist with the leading orchestras around the world, has joined together to perform a program of French music from the 20th century. Two of the pieces deal with the horrors of the Second World War.
This is a rare opportunity to meet these four outstanding musicians on one stage in this one exceptional event.

Y.M.C.A. Auditorium
June 21 at 11:00
approx. 2 hrs, with intermission

With the assistance of the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Israel and CulturesFrance.

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Bach Plus
Michael Melzer, recorders Yael Melzer, recorders Zvi Plesser, cello Boris Kleiner, harp
תכנית:
Bach trio-sonatas, suites, duets, and a choral prelude on a song about Jerusalem.
June 6 at 12:00

From Bach to Jerusalem
Ensemble Millennium: Ron Selka, clarinet Yevgenia Pikovsky, violin Dmitry Ratush, viola Kyril Michanovsky, cello Mariana Sorkin, piano
תכנית:
Bach Sonata no. 1 for violin and keyboard
Avia Kopelman Trio
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time
June 7 at 12:00

From the East
Classical Arab Music Ensemble of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and the Jerusalem Music Centre. Conductor and Music Director: Taiseer Elias
An orchestra of 20 Jewish and Arab musicians performing a selection of Arab classical music
June 13 at 12:00

Balkan Celebration with a Jerusalem Flavor
Balkan Folklore Ensemble of the Jerusalem Academy of Music Musical director and accordionist Emil Aybinder, singer Re'ut-Rivka Shabi and the ensemble present a dazzling program of Balkan music
June 14 at 12:00

From Jerusalem Tango To Jazz
Sextango: Gabriel Wolf, viola Jonathan Greenberg, violin Eli Fabrikant, violin Daniel Estrin, cello Gadiel Dombrovner, clarinet Shai Ran, double bass Works by Piazzolla, Gardel and others
Jazz 'n Roll Quartet: Ella Tadmor, vocals Omri Rizi, piano Shai Vardi, bass Asaf Dagan, drums From swing and be-bop to gospel and salsaJune 20 at 12:00

Conductor: Paul Agnew
Soloists: Sophie Daneman, soprano Ed Lyons, tenor Marc Mauillon, baritone

program:
Handel Zadok the Priest
Mondonville In Exitu Israel
Handel Ode for St. Cecilia's Day

The festival is pleased to present this year, for the first time in Israel, one of the most important early music ensembles in the world performing on original instruments. Founded in 1979 by William Christie, Les Arts Florissants will perform a program of works entirely from the 18th century. Conducting the ensemble, numbering approximately 60 musicians and singers, will be guest conductor Paul Agnew, familiar to many as one of the best countertenors in the world. Also guests of the orchestra are three renowned soloists who regularly perform with the top orchestras around the world.

Jerusalem International Convention Center
June 22 at 20:30
approx. 2 hrs, with intermission

With the assistance of the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Israel and CulturesFrance
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