Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's October Program Mixes Classics, Pop, and Film Scores
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra has launched its 90th season with a diverse October program. Performances include classical works by Mahler and Strauss, a new commission by Josef Bardanashvili, and piano concertos featuring Kirill Gerstein. The month also features Israeli pop singer Riki Gal, a live performance of the "Star Wars" soundtrack synchronized with the film, and family-oriented musical events. The season's offerings aim to cater to a wide audience, from classical music aficionados to fans of Israeli music and cinema.
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- The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's 90th season features a diverse October program mixing classical, pop, and film music.
- October concerts include Mahler's Fourth Symphony, Adès's Piano Concerto with Kirill Gerstein, and Strauss's "Ein Heldenleben."
- Cellist Misha Maisky will perform Bloch's "Schelomo" with the orchestra in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa.
- Singer Riki Gal will perform her hits with the orchestra in new symphonic arrangements.
- The "Star Wars: A New Hope" film will be screened with the orchestra performing John Williams's score live.
- Family programs include a musical adaptation of Meir Shalev's book and a "story hour" for young children.
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra has launched its 90th season with an October program featuring a diverse range of performances, from classical symphonies to Israeli pop music and film scores. The season opened with music director Lahav Shani leading a program that included Josef Bardanashvili's "Concert for Orchestra," Sibelius's Violin Concerto, and Mahler's Fourth Symphony, featuring violinist Nikolai Sheps-Znaider and soprano Hen Reis. Bardanashvili's new work was commissioned by the orchestra.
On October 14, Shani will return with a new program centered on Thomas Adès's Piano Concerto and Richard Strauss's tone poem "Ein Heldenleben" (A Hero's Life). Pianist Kirill Gerstein, a past winner of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Tel Aviv, will perform Adès's concerto, which was written for him. The program also includes Paul Ben-Haim's "Pastoral Variations" with a solo clarinet part by Ron Zelka. Concerts are scheduled for October 14, 16, 17, and 18 in Tel Aviv, with Gerstein also performing Schumann's and Brahms's piano quintets with orchestra musicians on October 17 at the Zucker Hall.
Cellist Misha Maisky will perform Ernest Bloch's "Schelomo," a rhapsody for cello and orchestra inspired by King Solomon, under the baton of Lahav Shani. This concert, also featuring Ben-Haim's "Pastoral Variations" and Strauss's "Ein Heldenleben," will take place on October 19 in Jerusalem, October 21 in Haifa, and October 22 and 24 in Tel Aviv.
Expanding its genre boundaries, the orchestra will feature Israeli singer Riki Gal on October 26, performing her hit songs in new symphonic arrangements. Tomer Hadadi will conduct, with Amos Ben-David serving as music director for the program, which also includes pianist Guy Mintus.
From October 29 to November 1, the Heichal Hatarbut hall will host screenings of "Star Wars: A New Hope." The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ernst van Tiel, will perform John Williams's Oscar-winning score live, synchronized with the film.
Family programming includes a musical adaptation of Meir Shalev's "Dad Does Stupid Things" for children aged 5-8 on October 17, featuring brass quintet music by various composers. On October 18, a "story hour" titled "The Dragon Doesn't Exist" is planned for children aged 3-6, combining an actor's narration with a small ensemble from the orchestra to introduce children to stories and instruments.
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