“Pianos in Jerusalem” Festival 2020Sun
Nov 1 6:00PM
“Pianos in Jerusalem” Festival 2020 exact dates and events will be updated soon. Meanwhile, you can check out last year’s events.
Dates & Times
November 1-30 2020
18:00
The “Pianos in Jerusalem” festival will take place for the 7th time, bringing forward the multi-faceted essence of the beloved musical instrument.
The extraordinary performances and events will be held at the Jerusalem Theater on November 13-16th.
This year, the spotlight will be dedicated to one of the most influential composers, the one who contributed to the very essence of the piano’s soulfulness and emotional core. He crafted the most heart-wrenching pieces that remain essential for piano to this day and are the all-time favorite of all romantic music lovers. Of course, it’s Frederick Chopin (1810-1849). This year is marking 170 years since his death and 210 years to his birth, and that’s a great reason to dedicate the festival to his work and legacy.
Throughout the four days of the festival, most of his pieces will find their voice, performed by solo piano or accompanied by an orchestra.
Additionally, the festival will present works of current composers, jazz and world music, specifically those that were inspired by Chopin’s music.
Aside from the main program, the festival includes a wide variety of open events that will take place at the Piano Bar.
Main events of “Pianos in Jerusalem” Festival
Festive opening concert: Piano Sonata #2 and Twenty-Four Preludes.
An official and highly impressive opening of the event will bring forward the broad emotional diversity of the composer through two of his principal works – the 24 preludes (op. 28) and Sonata #2 (op. 35). Performing – Irina Berkovich and Eitan Globerson.
When: November the 13rd, 18:00
Where: Rebecca Crown Hall
Chopin’s Contemporaries: The Romantic Concerto in Chopin’s Era
This performance consists of 3 concerti that we rarely hear on Israeli stages — composed by 3 Chopin’s contemporaries: Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, and Ignaz Moscheles. They’ve been a reflection of the widespread influence Chopin had in its time and beyond.
Ariel Zuckermann will conduct the Israeli Chamber Orchestra.
Among the performers and the soloists: Shir Semmel (Israel), Jacob Reuven (Israel), Daniel Petrica Ciobanu (2nd prizewinner of the 2017 Rubinstein Competition in Romania) and Nizar Elkhater (Israel).
When: November the 14th, 20:00
Where: Rebecca Crown Hall
Chopin meets Latin America
It is one of a kind performance conducted by Dr. Orit Wolf. She’ll both perform and speak at the event. This 80 minutes long performance will present Chopin’s music in different arrangements; in the original one and new and extraordinary readings, including Jazz, Swing, Tango Bossa-nova and many other expressive genres. It’s a real treat for the open-minded music lovers who enjoy anything unusual.
When: November the 15th, 11:30
Where: Rebecca Crown Hall
Festive Concluding Concert: Chopin, Penderecki, and Paderewski
The extended and highly entertaining concert, combining Chopin’s works with his contemporary Ignacy Jan Paderewski and Krzysztof Penderecki – born in the 20th century. The closing event of the festival will be performed by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki and Dawid Runtz.
The concert will open up with a “Chaconne” from the Polish Requiem by Penderecki and continue with a concerto of the same composer – “Resurrection” for piano and an orchestra. Next, the 2nd piano concerto by Chopin will be performed (F minor, op. 21) and the evening will be concluded with a concerto for a piano and an orchestra (A minor, op. 17), composed by Paderewski.
Soloists: Łukasz Krupiński (Poland, 1st prizewinner of the San Marino Intl. Piano Competition 2016), Dorel Golan (Israel, 1st prizewinner of the Marsala Intl. Piano Competition 1992) and Szymon Nehring (Poland, 1st prizewinner of the Rubinstein Intl. Piano Competition 2017).
When: November the 16th, 20:30
Where: Henry Crown Hall
Accommodation in Jerusalem
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Dates & Times
November 1-30 2020
18:00