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The Monthly Performances of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

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Artists: Julian Rachlin, leader and soloist (violin) Programme: Glinka – Ruslam and Lyudmila: Overture&nbsp; Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4

Julian Rachlin - Conductor and Soloist - THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Julian Rachlin, leader and vocalist season opening concert

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Julian Rachlin, leader and soloist (violin), and the JSO in our Season opening concert, featuring Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 4 and Shostakovich's Festive Overture for Orchestra.

Artists: Jan Quintus Zwart, conductor Simon Cohen, cantor Jan Lenselink, piano Noortje van Middelkoop, pan-pipes Holland-Choir Programme: Programme TBA &nbsp;

Shalom to Israel - THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Holland Greets Israel on its 75th Birthday

Conductor Jan Quintus Zwart, cantor Simon Cohen, pianist Jan Lenselink, pan-pipes player Noortje van Middelkoop and Holland-Choir in an evening of beloved songs and famous cantorials.

Movement No. 1, the first of its kind gala closing concert, combining newly-arranged musical works in an unusual and spectacular combination of music and dance from around the world. The audience is invited for a glass a wine, and will be able to meet up close the festival's artists.Artistic director, choreographer and dancer: Miriam Engel Music director, conductor and pianist: Nizar Alkhater Conductor: Gisele Ben-Dor

Gala Concert- THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Gala Closing Concert of the International Solo Dance Festival in Jerusalem (JISDF 2024)


Artists: Noemi Schlosser, director Omer Arieli, conductor Nika Yankelevitch, soprano&nbsp; Ron Silberstein, tenor &nbsp; Chorus and dancers TBA Programme: Saint-Saëns - La Princesse jaune

La Princesse jaune - THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Photo: Yossi Zwecker, Yarden Baider, Elad Zegman

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A co-production with the Jerusalem Opera 
Saint-Saëns' opera La Princesse jaune, directed by Noemi Schlosser, with Maestro Omer Arieli, soprano Nika Yankelevitch and tenor Ron Silberstein.

In cooperation with the JSO and wonderful soloists perform Kyrie and Cum Dederit from Nisi Dominus by Vivaldi, Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne and Ombra mai fa from the opera Serse by Handel, Eshet Hayil by Seter, Yihiu le-Ratzon from Bloch's Sacred Service, a special arrangement by Judi Axelrod to Naomi Shemer's Bechol Shana BaStav Giora and excerpts from Die Fledermaus by Strauss.

Gala Concert - THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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A gala concert with conductor Judi Axelrod and the New A-Capella Ensemble.

A gala concert with conductor Judi Axelrod.

The war is not yet over, we still don't have our kidnapped returned to us, and the IDF and the other Israeli security forces stand firm in front of our enemies. But at the same time, and as a part of life in our special land, we are excited to get to Jerusalem - and to invited you to a concert which centers on Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and to provide you with a moment of grace and a break for the soul.The Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva, with conductor Rani Calderon and trumpet player Arik Amitay will be performing the Overture to Mozart's La nozze di Figaro, Haydn's Trumpet Concert and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.

Guest Concert at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 | The Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva.

Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.

String Quartet No. 14, Death and the Maiden (Orch. for Symphony Orchestra: I. Velikanov) by Schubert, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Maximum, for Violin, Viola, Flute, Harp and Orchestra by Benjamin Yusupov and Dances of Galánta by Kodály.

Velikanov and Papian: Intimate Symphony at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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An evening with conductor Ivan Velikanov and pianist Vag Papian.

Conductor Ivan Velikanov and pianist Vag Papian.

Symphony No. 10 by Shostakovich, Cello Concerto in C Major (Arr. For Flugelhorn and Orchestra: M. Nakariakov) by Haydn, Pictures from Jerusalem, Orchestral Suite by Lavri, and Variations on "Carnival of Venice" by Arban.

Wonder Valves: Sergei Nakariakov - The Trumpet Wizard

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Maestro Evan-Alexis Christ and flugelhorn player Sergei Nakariakov in a marvelous evening.

Maestro Evan-Alexis Christ and Sergei Nakariakov.

Featuring young musicians from Ha-Sadna Conservatory Jerusalem, and The JAMD Conservatory.

Beethoven Goes All the Way at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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A selection of movements from symphonies, overture, concerti and romances from the various periods of Beethoven's works, under the baton of Roni Porat in a narrated concert.

Roni Porat in a narrated concert.

Jacob Orland is a classic songwriter from the early days of the State of Israel. He made aliya from Ukraine and immediately connected with the best musicians in Israel. Together with them, his songs shaped the image of the new State. Songs such as There were Nights (Hayu Leilot), The Truck is Travelling (Hatender Nossea), Zachariah ben Ezra (Zachariah son of Ezra) and many others were sung by everyone, and continue to be sung to this day. &nbsp;Over the years these songs have become milestones of popular Israeli culture.Among the songs that will be performed at the concert: Much of the Night (Rav Halailah) I Carry with Me (Ani Nosse Imi), Autumn (Shalechet) The Pomegranate Tree (Etz Harimon), Two Roses (Shnei Shoshanim), There were Nights (Hayu Leilot), Organ Player (Nagan Ugav) and more.

There were Nights at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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An orchestra performance with the great classics of Jacob Orland.

The great classics of Jacob Orland.

Conductor Ainārs Rubiķis and The MultiPiano Ensemble perform Bach‘s Concerto No. 1 for Two Pianos in c minor, BWV 1060, Moscheles‘ Grand Duo for Two Pianos in Eight Hands and Orchestra, Russian Rhapsody, for Two Pianos and Orchestra by Rachmaninoff, Symphony No. 1 by Shostakovich and Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks by R. Strauss.

Merry Pranks in 40 Fingers - Ainārs Rubiķis with the MultiPiano Ensemble

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Conductor Ainārs Rubiķis and The MultiPiano Ensemble perform Bach's Concerto.

Conductor Ainārs Rubiķis perform Bach's Concerto.

Conducted and musically directed by Maestro Leon Botstein will present the daring face of Mahler‘s work, with the Seventh Symphony, the most personal and experimental of his symphonies.

Mahler the Progressive at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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The second concert of the ‘Musical Adventures and Discoveries’ series.

‘Musical Adventures and Discoveries’

Conductor Cesar Alvarez, pianist Odelia Eliezerov Sever and bandoneon player Eduardo Abramson perform works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Piazzolla and Rachmaninoff.

Tango Orchestra at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Explorations in Music.

Verdi's Requiem under the baton of Andres Mustonen, with soloists Elina Netchayeva (soprano), Monika-Evelin Liiv (mezzo soprano), Mati Turi (tenor) and Atlan Karp (bass), Ihud Choir (Ronen Borshevsky, choirmaster) and The Emek Hefer Choir (Shimon Levtov,&nbsp;choirmaster).

Verdi's Requiem at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיט:  Trin Maasik, Mati Turi PR, Kroot Tarkmeel, Kätri Beljajeva,  Farag Peri

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A Special Concert!

A festive tribute concert celebrating the jubilee of the composer, pianist, conductor and producer Gil Shohat. Jerusalem debut performance for Shohat's largescale piece, alongside Israeli and International popular songs.

A Jubilee of Ecstasy at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

צילום: אוהד רומנו, דני מילר, אורי אלקיים, רן יחזקאל

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Gil Shohat Celebrates 50.

An evening featuring the Overture for Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro and Sinfonia Concertante for Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon and orchestra, K. 297b, as well as Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, Eroica.

Beethoven's Eroica THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Maestro Julian Rachlin and soloists from JSO.

Conductor Amos Talmon and the JSO perform Mozart's Symphony No. 41 in C Major, Jupiter, K. 551, excerpts from the ballet Faust by Gounod, Bacchanale from Samson et Dalila by Saint-Saëns and Jeruz by Aner Shapira/Erik Satie (orch.: Eugene Levitas), with baritone Mikhail Dyakov.

Saint-Saëns, Mozart, Gounod and Aner Shapira THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Conductor Amos Talmon and the JSO.

Sasha Argov brought a different flavor to the range of newly emerging Israeli music. &nbsp;On the one hand – his style was European, sophisticated, full of humor, subtle and smart. &nbsp;On the other, his songs were very human, written with lyrical sensitivity. Argov wrote over a thousand songs and it is difficult to describe the world of Israeli music without songs like Just like That (Kacha Stam), Yossi, My Brilliant Kid (Yossi Yeled Sheli Mutzlach), The Neighborhood Song (Shir Hash’chuna) or Dina Barzilai.Among the songs that will be performed at the concert under the baton of Eldad Shrem and with singers Eli Gorenstien, Chani Dinur, Ella Tadmor and Yuval Bilgorai: Night in the South (Lailah Badarom), Towards Evening (Lifnot Erev), Dina Barzilai, Lonely Light (Panas Boded), Harmonica Singer (Zamar Mapuchit), Yossi, My Brilliant Kid (Yossi Yeled Sheli Mutzlach), Guard Duty Song (Shir Mishmar), Concertina and Guitar (Concertina Vegitara), This Not for me (Ze Lo Bishvili) and more.

Concertina and Guitar at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיט: יח"צ התזמורת הסימפונית ירושלים

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Sing-along with the Orchestra - The songs of Sasha Argov.

The songs of Sasha Argov.

Conductor Amos Talmon and the JSO in an evening of famous and well-loved cinematic tunes from movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, A Fistful of Dollars, Shaft, A Clockwork Orange, The Wizard of Oz and a medley of tunes from the James Bond films.

Music from the Movies at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיטים: יח"צ עמוס טלמון

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A Special Concert.

On the personal credo of the composer and the performer, and on how they leave their mark through their work.A program that introduces listeners to Beethoven through his leading signature pieces for orchestra and soloists, including magical solo moments and chamber music. These works bring the listener to a surprising encounter with the DNA of the composer, the values of humanism he conveyed through sounds, and his uncompromising insistence on "going all the way" according to which he lived his whole life.An All-Beethoven programme - with Roit Feldenkreis (conductor), Orit Wolf (editor, narrator and soloist: piano), Karin Schifrin (soprano), Janna Gandelman (violin) and Talia Erdal (cello). With caricature artist and painter Itzik Swissa and choreographer and dancer Miriam Engel in a unique stage experience!&nbsp;

Signature Works at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיטים: יח"צ רועית פלדנקרייז, יח"צ אורית וולף

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Beethoven is All Out!

Conductor Eli Jaffe and cantors Yitzchak Meir Helfgot and Colin Schahat in a special concert featuring Passover songs, Opera classics and cantorials.

"Spring is Here" at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיטים: יח"צ אלי יפה, יח"צ יצחק מאיר הלפגוט, יח"צ קולין שחט

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Passover Concert.

Haydn‘s Cello Concerto No. 1 with the wonderful cellist Danielle Akta, Weinberg‘s Sinfonietta No.1 (Israeli Première) and Brahms‘s Symphony No. 1 – in a concert conducted by Maestro Julian Rachlin.

Julian Rachlin and Danielle Akta at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיט: וסיליקה בלבקה, יח"צ דניאל אקטע

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The Classical Series.

A concert with young soloists from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and Hasadna Conservatory Jerusalem, under the baton of Guy Feder.

A Salute to the Young Soloists of Jerusalem at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיטים: יפעת זיילר, ערן שרטר, אשו רוטמן מאואס, קרן רון, תמונתה של אביגיל מויאל: יעל אילן (באדיבות התזמורת הפילהרמונית הישראלית), שירה שוורץ, איתן הדר

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Special Concerts.

Haydn‘s Cello Concerto No. 1 with the wonderful cellist Danielle Akta, Weinberg‘s Sinfonietta No.1 (Israeli Première) and Brahms‘ Symphony No. 1 – in a concert conducted by Maestro Julian Rachlin.Julian Rachlin (violin) and JSO soloists perform Prokofiev's Flute Sonata, Op. 94, and Mendelssohn's Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20.

Prokofiev and Mendelssohn at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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The Chamber Series.

A selection of works leading the listener through the emotional progress from the Classical to the Romantic periods.Orchestral and solo movements by Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saëns. Featuring young musicians from Ha-Sadna Conservatory Jerusalem, and The JAMD Conservatory

How to Make Romance at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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The Golden Series.

Yarden Bar-Kochva and Didi Shachar, hosts of the popular Army Radio program Saturday Morning and the show A Cloud on a Stick ("Anan al Makel"), are hosted by the orchestra. Together with conductor Roni Porat, who has a music slot on the radio show, they will present a really festive and upbeat concert.In this program we’ll be hosting A Boy with a Secret ("Yeled im Sod"), we’ll perform songs from the program in full orchestral costume and tell musical stories with the orchestra. We also will learn the secrets of the orchestra and what it can do through Britten's Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.

Yarden, Didi and Roni Symphony at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיט:  Leon Weiss, יח"צ דידי שחר וירדן בר כוכבא

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Classical FUN – The Family Series.

Roni Porat (conductor and narrator), soprano Keren Hadar and tenor Nimrod Grinboim, in a concert examining different aspects of love, connection and interpersonal communication in music and life.The season opens with the masterpiece Romeo and Juliet by Tchaikovsky, which is actually "descriptive" program music, continuing through the Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra by Mozart, in which an actual instrumental "love story" takes place in an absolute musical language, and culminating in Bernstein's songs and duets, all about love relationships and interpersonal communication.&nbsp;

Love, Connection and Communication at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיט:  דניאל צ'צ'ניק, לאון וייס

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And on the Sixth Day...

Giuseppe Sarti's Armida e Rinaldo, with Music Director and conductor Omer Arieli, sopranos Maria Mel and Shlomit Leah Kovalski, mezzo soprano Noa Sion, tenor Marc Sheimer, the Jerusalem Opera Choir and Jerusalem Opera dancers. Director: Miriam Camerini&nbsp; A 30-minute lecture will take place at 19:00, before the event, for ticket purchasers only.The event itself starts at 20:00

Armida e Rinaldo at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיט: ללא זכויות יוצרים (אניבל קראצ'י, ציור משנת 1601)

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A co-production with the Jerusalem Opera.

The third concert of the 'Musical Adventures and Discoveries' series, conducted and musically directed by Maestro Leon Botstein will look at the successful integration of Jewish composers, second generation Eastern European immigrants, into the mainstream of American culture. Maestro Botstein and flautist Rotem Braten will perform Copland's Appalachian Spring, Bernstein's Ḥalil, William Schumann's Symphony No. 3 and Symphony (1962) by Irving Fine.

Jewish Composers in America at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Musical Adventures and Discoveries.

Julian Rachlin (violin), Alexander Malofeev (piano) and JSO soloists perform Violin Sonata No. 3 in d minor, Op. 108 and Piano Quintet in f minor, Op. 34 by Brahms.

Rachlin and Malofeev at THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

קרדיט תמונה: Vasilika Balevka, Liudmila Malofeeva

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Conductor Mikhail Mering and the JSO in a special concert – Mozart's Symphony No. 40, K. 550, Brahms' Symphony No. 1 and Sinfonietta No. 1 by Mieczysław Weinberg.

A Concert in Preparation of the JSO Tour THE JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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A year has passed since the horrific events of October 7th and since the Iron Swords War broke, a year in which we all have been seeking a cure for our wounded souls. Join us for a healing concert with the bereaved families, evacuees from northern and southern Israel and Jerusalem residents, with Shmuel Elbaz (conductor, mus. arr. and soloist, mandolin), singers Nitzan Ofir and Hanan Mazor, and Neve Shir Choir (Anat Dor, conductor) - works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Albinoni, Fauré, Elgar and Bloch, as well as Israeli songs.

A Sound of Remembrance - The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

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A Special Concert


Julian Rachlin (violin), Evgeny Brakhman (piano) and JSO soloists perform &nbsp;Quintet in E-flat for Piano and Winds, Op. 16 and Septet in E-flat major for clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, and double bass, Op. 20 by Beethoven.

 The Chamber Beethoven - The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

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Chamber Series 1

Israel's military bands are a unique global phenomenon. Having competed their army service entertaining IDF combat troops, young artists went on to become central and integral part of Israel's cultural life. Our greatest stars have emerged from the military bands, as well as the unforgettable music that formed the soundtrack of our lives. &nbsp; Every era had its songs, every war had its songs. The military bands coloured our condition through songs. The show focuses mainly on songs that capture the essence of each period, songs which became cultural mainstays over the years. From seminal songs like Bab al-Wad, In front of Mount Sinai, Song for Peace, BeHe'achzut Hanachal BeSinai, to songs devised to entertain and make people laugh. &nbsp;

Hayalim Yats'u Laderekh - The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

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The first concert of the series will be dedicated to the connection between story and sound, taking a look at the influence extra-musical ideas have, like a life-story of landscapes, on the thoughts and creative processes of composersAmong the works to be performed: Il barbiere di Siviglia Overture by Rossini; the Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture by Tchaikovsky; Blue Rondo à la Turk and Runaway by Dave Brubeck; and excerpts from Symphony No. 45, Farewell, by Haydn. &nbsp;

The Fantasy in Sounds and a Few Words  Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra 

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Conductor's Talk – The Golden Series 

Music, stories and how they connect - with actor Emanuel Hanun. &nbsp;

Victor the Barber Sings and Tells Tales - The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

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Classic Fun – The Family Series 

A concert with Maestro Julian Rachlin (conductor and soloist, violin) - Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3, K. 216, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 and Festive Pulse by Yusupov.

Festive Pulse - The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

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The Classical Series 3

A Memorial Concert for the Victims of October 7th and The Iron Swords War. &nbsp; A concert with Omer Frenkel (artistic director and conductor), Efrat Gosh (soprano), Eliav Zohar (tenor) and the Naama Women's Choir - works by Paul Ben-Haim, Shimon Cohen, Zvi Avni, Max Bruch and Josef Bardanashvili. &nbsp;

Hatikva - Azrieli Foundation Concert-The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

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A special concert 
In cooperation with Kan Kol Hamusika

Puccini's opera, in cooperation with the Jerusalem Opera.

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra - Madame Butterfly

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Opera at the JSO 

Conductor Roi Azoulay and pianists Malachi Rosenbaum and Hagai Yodan perform works by Amnon Wolman and Saint-Saëns. &nbsp;

Pianos Festival Opening Concert: Piano, Organ and Computer - Together

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The Piano Series, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra 



Conductor Sivan Albo Ben-Hur and pianists Lior Lifshitz, Revital Chachamov and Dorel Golan perform works by Saint-Saëns and Lavri.

Pianos Festival Closing Concert: Cultures Meet

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The Piano Series 

Conductor George Pehlivanian and Clarinet Duo Alex and Daniel Gurfinkel perform works by Stravinsky, Shostakovich and Eugene Levitas.

The Monthly Performances of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

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