Ariadne on Naxos
Much commotion behind the scenes ahead of the premiere of a new opera – the story of the mythological Ariadne who is convinced she is faithful to her lover, but reveals a few other things about the nature of love in Strauss’ moving opera
Cojochero | Ravel | Rachmaninoff
With freshness, elegance, sparkle, intelligence, simplicity and clarity, David Greilsammer will play between the roles of conductor and pianist in a performance of Ravel’s magnificent concerto and a new work by Israeli composer Ziv Kozhekro, and Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Symphony for dessert.
Turandot
The Chinese princess Turandot has three riddles. Whoever answers them correctly will win her hand, but whoever gets it wrong will lose his life. The last opera that Puccini composed about the power of love in a larger-than-life production.
Brahms | Beethoven
Ratem Nir, the rising star in the conducting sky, arrives to perform Brahms’ Double Concerto and one of his most beloved works, Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.
Human Voice – by Rami Ba’er
“Any interpretation is unnecessary… because interpretation leads to interpretation after interpretation, and interpretation, interpretation after interpretation. In the end, the interpretations themselves make themselves a matter of interpretation, in the meantime a person’s years pass and the interpretations are not interpreted.” S. Y. Agnon, ‘Sefer Tachlit HaMashim’
The Diamond | Chapter I: Beersheba
Almost four decades have passed since two friends – Tom Cohen and Maor Zaguri – grew up and played on the streets of Beersheba. Long before they became respected and renowned artists, they were children who dreamed of conquering the world. The joint journey they embarked on then, and to which you are invited today, blurs the line between reality and fiction, reveals fascinating cultural treasures and brings to the stage the beautiful wonder created by their artistic encounter.
Theodore
The production, which was a resounding success and even made it to the cinema, is back on stage. The story of the visionary of the state connects two periods in his life, just before he became a legend. The nightmarish night walk of the adult Herzl is intertwined with images full of happiness and hope of the young Theodore, until both are forced, each in turn, to create a new reality for themselves.
Weinberg | Dvořák
Dan Ettinger, our music director, and award-winning German violinist Linus Roth in a fascinating concert with a performance of the Violin Concerto by composer Michał Weinberg and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (The New World).
From Alfa to Yagur | The Opera Sings Together
La Boheme
Mimi and Rodolfo’s love is ignited in Paris on Christmas Eve in Puccini’s beloved opera in a production that moves from a bohemian attic to celebrations on the illuminated streets of Paris.
What do the deer do?
A musical show for children based on the all-time favorite children’s songs. The flavors of childhood gone by with exciting operatic touches.
Lee La Lo, kettle and broom
Othello
Othello, Shakespeare’s great hero, falls victim to a “fake news” plot that drives him mad with jealousy and murders his wife in a grandiose production directed by Adrian Noble, one of the world’s greatest Shakespeare directors. In collaboration with the Vienna State Opera.
Mothers
The story of Hagar and Sarah, Rachel and Leah, Noah’s wife and Lot’s wife, and other women from the Genesis story. After 3,000 years, they finally open their mouths and tell the familiar stories through their own eyes. A special production in collaboration with Gesher Theater.
The Valley Railway and the Rock on a Rock | The Opera Sings Together
Beethoven | Dvořák
Bar Avni, winner of first place in the international “La Maestra” competition, is coming to the Israel Symphony Orchestra in Rishon LeZion, along with the young and promising violinist Michael Shaham, who will perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto.
Requiem for War
“The Intellectual History” (led by Omer Ben Yaakov) hosts a live podcast with Galit Hogi and Talia Bartfeld, in collaboration with singers of the Israeli Opera, under the musical direction of David Sebba. This encounter between conversation and music will explore the ways wars have been reflected in art throughout history – and in music in particular.
Things you see from there | The opera sings together
Elgar | Fremont
The opening concert of the 36th season of the Rishon LeZion Israel Symphony Orchestra with a world premiere performance of the work “Red South” by Chaim Fremont, as a commemoration of the events of October 7.
Ratem Nir arrives to lead the orchestra with Collegium Singers and Madrigal Singers and together with the mezzo-soprano singer Rona Shrira.
Also in the concert: Enigma Variations, one of Elgar’s intriguing and unsolved works
It’s funny to me | The opera sings together
I will talk to you. I will talk to you.
Hebrew. Arabic.
How close and similar, but in the melodrama so far and different. A project of love songs – Hebrew and Arabic – in a way that has never been heard before. The Hebrew songs – will be sung in Arabic, while the Arabic songs – will be sung in Hebrew. Thus, through translation into the other language, we will come closer and farther away, move between the familiar and the strange, hear our love songs differently and create a common dialogue.
My Country Has a Birthday | The Opera Sings Together
Avishai Cohen
Avishai Cohen
The opera sings together and in first place | The opera sings together
RESPECT
After bringing countless hits to our lives, starring on screen in series and programs, and starring in musicals from here to Broadway, Shiri Maimon collaborates with the orchestra in a concert that celebrates the greatest female singers from both sides of the ocean. Join us and the only star who can elegantly combine Aretha Franklin and Umm Kalthum with Fairuz and Billie Holiday, for an evening of captivating female power.
The Eastern Wall | The Opera Sings Together
