Bach in Jerusalem Festival 2020Fri | Mar 12 | 12:00PM
Due to the Corona virus, overseas guests will not be able to attend the festival, but it is being held as usual.
Dates & Times
March 12-20 2021
12:00 - 22:00
Following the success of Bach in Jerusalem Festival in 2016-2019, the festival will take place once again this year in selected institutions around Jerusalem.
The program will include orchestral and chamber concerts, free outdoor concerts, a unique Jazz-Baroque workshop, an international symposium and an and a unique multi-sensory experience that combines the enjoyment of music and food tastings with closed eyes. The festival is initiated and produced by the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra, and David Shemer artistically directs it.
Most events will take place at the Jerusalem YMCA, Brigham Young University, and other selected locations. Additionally, some of the central pieces will be performed in Haifa and Tel-Aviv.
Bach Festival 2020 Highlights
Main event: Easter Oratorio
The highlight of the festival: a performance of two masterpieces by Bach – the Easter Oratorio and Missa Brevis, conducted by one of the most respected Baroque conductors of our time – Christophe Rousse from France, along with many famed soloists from all over Israel and abroad:
- Tehila Nini-Goldstein (Germany-Israel), soprano
- Margot Oitzinger (Austria) alto
- Tomáš Král (Czech-Germany), baritone
- Richard Resch (Germany), tenor
When? Tuesday, March 17th, 8 PM
Where? Conference Hall, International YMCA, Jerusalem
Christophe Rousse’s Recital
The famed harpsichord player and conductor Christophe Rousse will perform some of the renowned works by Bach and Couperin.
When? Thursday, March 12th, 8 PM
Where? Conference Hall, International YMCA, Jerusalem
Organ recital by Hartmut Rohmeyer
The professor Hartmut Rohmeyer will play pieces from Bach’s work on the organ of Lübeck Cathedral, Germany.
When? Saturday, March 14th, 11 AM
Where? Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem
Bach and Jazz workshop
A unique event that crosses musical genres, with students from all around Israel.
Among the workshop teachers:
- David Shemer – harpsichord
- Anat Porat – piano
- Abatte Barihun
- Noam Schuss – Violin
- Nathaniel Pollack – Viola
When? Sunday, March 15th, 4-8 PM, Monday, March 16th, 4-8 PM.
Where? Brigham Young University
Bells in the tower
A festive bell concert at the bell tower at the YMCA.
When? Tuesday, March 17th, 8 PM
Where? Conference Hall, International YMCA, Jerusalem
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Purchase Tickets
Tickets may be purchased on the Orchestra website or by phone.
Dates & Times
March 12-20 2021
12:00 - 22:00