The "Pianos in Jerusalem" festival will be held again this year, bringing forward the varied essence of the beloved musical instrument. The extraordinary performances and events will be held at the Jerusalem Theater on November 7-10th.
This year, the spotlight belongs to the vast catalog of Camille Saint-Saëns, whose renewed popularity were on the rise recently. During the four days of the festival, a wide variety of the iconic works of the French composer and organist will be performed in an extraordinary and exciting presentation, among other exciting events and shows.
Main events of "Pianos in Jerusalem" Festival 2023
Piano, Organ, and Computer Together
A special evening that brings together classical work and modern innovation, with a unique program of selected works by Camille Saint-Saëns and an innovative concerto by Amnon Wolman using advanced technological means.
Performed by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Roï Azoulay. Soloists: Malachi Rosenbaum and Hagai Yodan.
The program:
Camille Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 1 Op. 17 in D major
Amnon Wolman Piano Concerto, Computerized Technology and Orchestra - Premiere commissioned by the Festival
Camille Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 Op. 78 in C minor, "Organ Symphony"
Camille Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre op. 40
Where? Jerusalem Theatre, Henry Crown Hall
When? November 7th, 8 PM.
Boundless Romanticism
A particularly romantic concert performed by the Israel Camerata Jerusalem, conducted by Nir Cohen-Shalit
Soloists: Ofra Yitzhaki, Yoav Sened, and Nizar Elkhater
the Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach Keyboard Concerto no. 5 in F minor, BWV 1065
Camille Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto no. 2 op. 22 in G minor
Paul Ben Chaim Rhapsody for piano and strings
Camille Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto no. 3, op. 29 in E-flat minor
Where? Jerusalem Theatre, Henry Crown Hall
When? November 8th, 8 PM.
I Shall Sing Songs on My Piano - Yonatan Razel in an intimate, piano-accompanied concert of his favorite songs
Yonatan Razel, a renowned singer and songwriter will perform his best works in exciting acoustic versions accompanied by piano, along with new songs from his new album which had already produced several hits. The artist connects the hearts of listeners from across the Israeli spectrum – secular, religious, and ultra-Orthodox alike, and is best known for his songs in the whole diaspora.
Where? Jerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Hall
When? November 9th, 10 PM.
French Carnival
A special morning event that brings the audience two outstanding works by Saint-Saëns, beloved by listeners of all ages: "The Carnival of the Animals" for a narrator, two pianos, flute, clarinet, glockenspiel, xylophone, and string instruments, and "Danse Macabre " - Op. 40 for Two pianos.
The works will be performed by the Jerusalem Street Orchestra under the direction of Ido Shpitalnik, with Tina Ronkin and Orit Wolf on piano and Yaron London as the narrator.
Where? Jerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Hall
When? November 10th, 10:30 AM
Accommodation in Jerusalem
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