Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2019Fri
Nov 1
Dates & Times
November 1-30 2019
The Jerusalem International Oud Festival is an annual celebration of the Middle East’s “king of instruments”, a pear-shaped string instrument that is very popular in North African Middle Eastern music.
Founded in 2000, the oud festival promotes cultural diversity while strengthening familiar sounds and protecting endangered sounds.
Every year the festival presents many original productions and special performances that offer unique interpretations of ancient and modern works and illustrate the connection between Arab and Persian classical music and Jewish liturgical music.
Hosted by the Confederation House, this year the festival focuses on traditional Arabic music. The festival will feature international and local artists, who are inspired by their love and passion for the unique Arabic instruments, techniques, melodies and songs that became engraved in the musical memory of the entire world.
Oud Festival 2018 Highlights
Opening Concert: Stavros Xarchakos
The world-class musician Stavros Xarchakos is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the release of the famous Rembetiko movie and its magnificent soundtrack composed by the artist. Xarchakos and his band will perform the greatest hits from the movie.
Where: Jerusalem Theater, 20 David Marcus Street, Jerusalem
When: November 8, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Internatinal Artist: Takim Takim (Greece)
Known for its international collaborations with artists such as Eric Burdon and the Arizona-based rock band Calexico, Takim is a Greek Ethnic-Folk band that is inspired by traditional Balkan and Mediterranean music. The band will feature santur player Arti Katima in a special performance based on works from the ancient Ottoman Empire.
Where: Jeusalem Theater, 20 David Marcus Street, Jerusalem
When: November 14, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Israeli: Umm Kulthum & Farid Al Atrash Tribute
A special tribute to the king of oud, Farid Al Atrash, and queen of the Nile, Umm Kulthim, by famous oud player Prof. Taisir Elias and solists Violet Salameh and Mamon Ziod.
Where: Jeusalem Theater, 20 David Marcus Street, Jerusalem
When: November 15, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Future Generation: Westward Movement
With the guidance of renowned bass-player Hagi Bilitzki, 20 outstanding students from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance will take you back in time to the Arab and Jewish Golden Age in Andalucia. The students will perform ancient songs in Hebrew and Arabic using ancient practices.
Where: Jerusalem Theater, 20 David Marcus Street, Jerusalem
When: November 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Details
When: November 8-17, 2018
Where: Jerusalem Theater & Confederation House
Tickets: Buy now!
Contact: 02-6245206
Photos by Yannis Margetoussakis, Alena Soboleva
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Dates & Times
November 1-30 2019