Classical music

The program features three original works inspired by Mozart, specially written for the Jerusalem East-West Orchestra by Wolpe, Nizar Elkhater and jazz-leaning Guy Mintus.

A possible reason for them having been unjustifiably forgotten is presumably that their composers stood under the formidable shadow of Bach and Handel.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Thursday saw the debut of a new project by composer Tom Cohen, featuring guests Dudu Tassa and pianist Omri Mor, which blends the works of Beethoven with classical Andalusian music.

Now first principal viola player of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Jerusalem-born Grosz is a seasoned campaigner.

Internationally-known pianist Asaf Kleinman joins from his home in Austria.

Despite giving many master classes, she always said: “I never teach, but I rather share my ideas about music with those who are ready to listen.”

For now, at least, music-lovers have plenty to look forward to in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa.

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Rousset says he is delighted to perform in the festival curtain-raiser, and to present works by two of the Baroque era’s most notable exponents.