Bach in Jerusalem Festival 2019Fri | Mar 1 | 5:00PM
Dates & Times
March 1-31 2019
17:00 - 23:00
Bach in Jerusalem Festival 2019 will be updated as they become available.
Following the success of Bach in Jerusalem Festival in 2016 and 2017, 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 2018 Highlights
Romance by Bach
Targ Music Center will host a rare piano recital inspired by the renowned German composer and led by musicians Guy Selfak and Michael Zertzkel. The recital will include piano preludes, fugues, and passacaglias by Liszt. In addition: works by Shchedrin, Mendelason, Brahms, and Villa-Lobos.
When: March 18, 5:00 pm
Where: Targ Music Center, Ein Karem
Cost: 81 ILS
Love Me or Leave Me
Enjoy a tribute to the mesmerizing Nina Simone whose works were largely inspired by Bach’s beautiful compositions. Nina Simone is one of the most important and influential musicians in the worlds of jazz, r&b, blues, and soul. Led by Noam Vazna, Ofer Portugali, Arye Wolnitz, and Eitan Izakovizch, the concert will shed light on the many influences that classical music had on popular trends in the previous century.
When: March 18, 8:30 pm
Where: Jerusalem YMCA
Cost: 96 ILS
Bach’s Partitas
The world-famous baroque violinist Dmitry Sinkovsky is giving a marvelous recital with the partitas for solo violin by Bach. The talented Sinkovsky combines Bach’s unique baroque style with a great assortment of works.
When: March 21, 8:30 pm
Where: Jerusalem YMCA
Cost: 126-146 ILS
The Art of Fugue
The Art of Fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach is considered to be one of the best musical works ever written. Hosted by Dr. Alon Shav, the event will include a concert by local artists and a discussion panel with local artists and intellectuals on Bach’s incomplete work.
When: Match 19, 8:30 pm
Where: Jerusalem YMCA
Cost: 86 ILS
Photography by: Yossi Tzevker, Dan Forges
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Purchase Tickets
Tickets may be purchased on the Orchestra website or by phone.
Dates & Times
March 1-31 2019
17:00 - 23:00