Bach in Jerusalem Festival 2019Sat | Mar 23 | 12:00PM
Dates & Times
March 22 2020
12:00 - 14:00
Following the success of Bach in Jerusalem Festival in 2016, 2017 and 2018, the festival will take place once again this year in selected institutions around Jerusalem. The programme will include orchestral and chamber concerts, free outdoor concerts, family concerts, masterclasses, an international symposium and an exhibition. The festival is initiated and produced by the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra and it is artistically directed by David Shemer.
Most events will take place at the Jerusalem YMCA. Other concerts and events will be held at the Jerusalem Music Center in Mishkenot Sha’ananim, Jerusalem Theatre, The First Station, and more. Events will also take place around Israel in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Beer Sheva.
Bach Festival 2019 Highlights
A Bach family Circus Concert
A circus-concert, telling the story of J. S. Bach and playing some of his most favorite pieces, with Fyodor Makarov in the role of JS Bach and Adaya Peled in the role of his wife.
When: 13:00, Friday, 22.3.19
Where: Terminal Hatarbut, First Station, Jerusalem
Bach in the Studio
Selected singers from the Israeli Opera Studio will perform an evening of arias and ensembles from Bach’s cantatas, accompanied by players of the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra.
When: 20:30, Saturday, 23.3.19
Where: Jerusalem YMCA
The Next Generation
Selected young musicians from Magnificat Conservatory, Hasadna conservatory, and the Israeli conservatory in Tel Aviv in a concert devoted to the music of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries.
When: 16:00, Sunday, 25.3.18
Where: Jerusalem YMCA
International Symposium on the Magnificat
Participants: Joshua Rifkin (USA), Dr. Alon Schab, Dr. Jorg Hensen (Bach House, Eisenach)
The language of the symposium will be English. Free entrance.
When: 10:00, Tuesday, 26.3.2019
Where: Jerusalem YMCA
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Dates & Times
March 22 2020
12:00 - 14:00