Northern Sounds Festival Offers Music and Galilee Exploration
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
The "Thousand Sounds of the North" festival is scheduled for December 13-17, 2026, in Upper Galilee, Israel. Organized by the Ra'anana Symphony Orchestra and Isrotel, the event combines classical and popular music concerts with guided tours of the region. The festival takes place at the Ayala Hotel in Ayelet HaShahar and offers two distinct three-day programs featuring excursions, wine tastings, and meetings with local artists. Attendees can experience a mix of cultural and natural attractions in one of Israel's most scenic areas.
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- The "Thousand Sounds of the North" festival runs December 13-17, 2026, in Upper Galilee.
- The event combines music concerts with guided tours of the region.
- It is organized by the Ra'anana Symphony Orchestra and Isrotel.
- The festival features classical music, Israeli songs, jazz, and Broadway.
- Excursions include visits to historical sites, wineries, and local farms.
- The Ayala Hotel in Ayelet HaShahar is the main venue.
The "Thousand Sounds of the North" festival will take place in Upper Galilee from December 13-17, 2026, offering a blend of classical music, Israeli songs, jazz, and Broadway performances alongside guided tours of the region. The event is organized by the Ra'anana Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Isrotel hotel chain and will be held at the Ayala Hotel in Ayelet HaShahar.
The festival is divided into two three-day blocks: December 13-15 and December 15-17. While the programs overlap, they are not identical. The hotel itself, situated amidst Upper Galilee's landscapes, features a spa, spacious grounds, and a conference center that will host the musical events. The festival aims to combine musical experiences with exploration of local nature, gastronomy, and culture.
The first block, December 13-15, includes a brass trio welcome, a "Mozart with Love" concert featuring the Ra'anana Symphony Orchestra and soprano Nofar Yaacobi, and a performance of songs by Rachel Bluwstein titled "Between Heaven and the Kinneret." Day two of this block involves excursions to Rosh Pinna, Domus Galilaeae, and the Luria Winery in Dalton, with wine tastings. Evening concerts include "Virtuosity in Four Hands" with Itamar Feinberg and Yahli Zaken, and a program of HaParvarim songs. The final day of this block features a tour of Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, a meeting with artist Geula Galili, and a visit to the Ahla Zayit farm for olive oil and local product tasting.
The second block, December 15-17, begins with lobby music and a "Mozart with Love" concert. The following day includes a major excursion to Magdala on the Kinneret shore, exploring its ancient ruins and the Duc In Altum church, followed by visits to Rosh Pinna and Luria Winery. The evening features "Virtuosity in Four Hands," "Between Heaven and the Kinneret," and "Stars of the American Sky" Broadway songs. The final day mirrors the first block's concluding activities with visits to Ayelet HaShahar and Ahla Zayit.
Festival organizer, the Ra'anana Symphony Orchestra, led by conductors like Inbal Rosenhaus, will present various programs. Performers include singers Nitzan Ofir, Anat Cherni, Ziv Shalit, and jazz trios. The festival's host is Nir Cohen-Shalit. Information and booking can be found via phone at *5585 or on the Isrotel website.