What’s on this week
A taste of some of the main musical events taking place across Israel this week, July 5-11
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
In cooperation with the Israeli Opera Tel-Aviv-Yafo the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra presents a program of light classical music titled "Flute Magic".
The orchestra is conducted by Doron Salomon with soloist the highly-acclaimed principal flautist of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Noam Buchman.
Mr. Buchman is an international artist who has appeared in many countries throughout the world as a soloist under the direction of world-famous conductors.
"Flute Magic" is a program of popular and beloved Israeli songs especially arranged for flute and orchestra.
Monday, July 6 Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center 8 pm
Tuesday, July 7 Henry Crown Theater, Jerusalem 8 pm
Israel Chamber Orchestra
Popular program of Italian favorites includes ‘Four Seasons’ by Vivaldi, Suite number 3 for strings and orchestra by Respighi and Italian canzonets for tenor and orchestra.Monday, July 6 Museum of Art, Tel Aviv 8 pm
Tuesday, July 7 Rappoport Hall, Haifa 8 pm
Next Year: Nurit Hirsch sings Ehud Manor
Nurit Hirsch and Ehud Manor collaborated for many years, together creating about 120 songs, including some of the most beautiful Israeli songs ever.
In this moving program, Nurit Hirsch presents the songs, stories, and personal touches of Ehud Manor, one of the greatest and most original artists to shape Israeli culture.
Special guest: Ofra Fuchs Manor.
Tuesday, July 7, Beit Avi Chai 44 King George Street 8:30 pm
Admission: NIS 50; students: NIS 20
The performance will take place in the Beit Avi CHai courtyard. Please dress warmly.
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Led by its outstanding music director, Zubin Mehta, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes world-famous pianist Murray Perahia as soloist for performances of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto Number 4 as principal event on the program.Monday, July 6 Mann Auditorium, Tel Aviv 8.30 pm
Tuesday, July 7 Mann Auditorium, Tel Aviv 8.30 pm
Wednesday, July 8 Mann Auditorium, Tel Aviv 8.30 pm
Thursday, July 9 Mann Auditorium, Tel Aviv 8.30 pm
Jerusalem Festival Orchestra
Enjoy an extravaganza of musical delights by the light of blazing torches accompanied with wine – all included in the ticket price.The Jerusalem Festival Orchestra is conducted by Vladimir Bershwitz and the program features classical music, jazz, Mediterranean melodies, Broadway hits and South American tangos.
Friday, July 10 Bell Cave, Beit Guvrin 6 pm
Saturday, July 11 Bell Cave, Beit Guvrin 6 pm
Tickets and further information from (02) 535 6954
Magical Bell Music
Eight bell players conducted by Idit Schechtman in a novel concert perform Bach, Handel, English folk songs, hits from popular musicals and more with special arrangements for bells.Saturday, July 11 St. John’s Church, Wadi Nissnas 12 noon
Tickets and further information from (02) 535 6954
Baldi Olier
Baldi Olier is a unique composer/guitarist that combines flamenco music with authentic gypsy, Latin and Mediterranean motifs.Baldi Olier-guitar
Adam Olier-guitar
Barak Olier-guitar
Saturday, July 11 Latrun Monastery 12 noon
http://www.olier.co.il
