Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's October Program Features Film Scores, Pop, and Classics
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's 90th season opened with a diverse October program featuring classical works by Mahler and Strauss, alongside Israeli pop singer Riki Gal and a live performance of the "Star Wars" score. Music director Lahav Shani is leading several concerts, including those with renowned soloists like pianist Kirill Gerstein and cellist Misha Maisky. The orchestra is also presenting chamber music and children's events, catering to a wide audience throughout the month.
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- The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's 90th season features a diverse October program including classical, pop, and film music.
- Music director Lahav Shani is conducting major works by Mahler, Strauss, and contemporary composers.
- Pianist Kirill Gerstein and cellist Misha Maisky are among the featured soloists.
- The orchestra will perform John Williams' "Star Wars" score live with the film.
- Israeli singer Riki Gal will perform her hits with symphonic arrangements.
- Children's concerts and a chamber music program are also included in the October schedule.
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra has launched its 90th season with an October program blending classical music, chamber concerts, children's shows, Israeli pop, and the iconic "Star Wars" soundtrack. The season opened with music director Lahav Shani conducting works by Joseph Bardanashvili, Sibelius, and Mahler, featuring violinist Nikolai Sheps-Znaider and soprano Hen Reis. Bardanashvili's new composition was commissioned by the orchestra.
Shani returns on October 14 with a program including Thomas Adès' Piano Concerto and Richard Strauss' tone poem "Ein Heldenleben." Pianist Kirill Gerstein, a past winner of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Tel Aviv, will perform Adès' concerto, which was written for him. The program also features Paul Ben-Haim's "Pastoral Variations" with clarinetist Ron Zelka.
Concerts are scheduled for October 14, 16, 17, and 18 in Tel Aviv. Gerstein will also perform chamber music on October 17 with orchestra musicians, playing Schumann's and Brahms' piano quintets at the Zucker Hall.
Cellist Misha Maisky will perform Ernest Bloch's "Schelomo" under Shani's baton on October 19 in Jerusalem, October 21 in Haifa, and October 22 and 24 in Tel Aviv. The same program includes Ben-Haim's "Pastoral Variations" and Strauss' "Ein Heldenleben."
Expanding its genre offerings, the orchestra will host Israeli singer Riki Gal on October 26, performing her hits in new symphonic arrangements. Tomer Hadadi will conduct, with Amos Ben-David as music director and Guy Mintus on piano.
From October 29 to November 1, the Heichal HaTarbut will screen "Star Wars: A New Hope" with the orchestra performing John Williams' Oscar-winning score live. Ernst van Tiel will conduct.
Children's programming includes a musical adaptation of Meir Shalev's "Daddy Makes Mistakes" on October 17, featuring brass quintet music. A "story hour" for younger children on October 18 will combine acting with a small ensemble playing music by various composers.