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King's Singers\/Photo Marco Borgreve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Israel Festival 2010 opens tomorrow with music, dance and theatre performances. Tickets may be ordered online<\/a>, or call: 1-700-70-20-15. The program for May 25 \u2013 28:<\/p>\n

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

The King\u2019s Singers (England)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contratenor: David Hurley
\nContratenor: Timothy Wayne-Wright
\nTenor: Paul Phoenix
\nBaritone:Philip Lawson, Christopher Gabbitas
\nBass: Stephen Connolly<\/p>\n

This Grammy-winning ensemble is one of the most renowned groups in the world today. Its diverse repertoire consists mainly of Renaissance music, but also includes well-known jazz, blues, folk and pop favorites. The ensemble will perform some of the greatest 16th century madrigals from England, Austria, Italy and Spain and 19th century artistic songs. The show\u2019s second half is marked by lighter music and includes Paul Drayton\u2019s Masterpiece, which surveys 400 years of classical music, jazz, folk and pop, and the ensemble\u2019s 2009 Grammy-winning album, Simple Gifts.<\/p>\n

\u201cLove appeared throughout the evening in guises tender, tragic and comic, sometimes all at the same time\u2026 They say that money can’t buy you love, but who cares when it can buy you the next best thing \u2013 an evening with the King’s Singers\u201d musicalcriticism.com
\n\u201cThat suave, quintessentially English answer to the barber-shop tradition has somehow stayed in character over four decades, yet retuned itself to the times\u2026\u201d The Times
\n\u201cThis was a feast of singing beautifully contoured and buffed to a satin finish\u2026\u201d Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n

Jerusalem Theatre
\nHenry Crown Concert Hall
\nMay 25 at 21:00
\nHeichal Hatarbut Modi’in
\nMay 26 at 20:30
\napprox. 1 hr 45 mins, including intermission<\/p>\n

“Ahavat Olamim” (Israel)
\nThe New Jerusalem Orchestra Hosts Rabbi Haim Louk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artistic Directors: Omer Avital & Yair Harel
\nArrangement, composer & conductor: Omer Avital
\nResearch, editor & choir conductor: Yair Harel
\nText writing & editor: Almog Bahar<\/p>\n

Featuring
\nSoloist, vocals & percussion: Rabbi Haim Louk
\nVocals: The Piut Choir by the Ben Zvi Institute
\nGuest artist, tenor saxophone and clarinet: Gregory Tardy (USA)
\nActor\/Narrator: Avraham Cohen<\/p>\n

A special production that incorporates leading musicians from Israel and around the world and performers of religious poetry. Ahavat Olamim, featuring Rabbi Haim Louk, is the New Jerusalem Orchestra’s premiere show, integrating the Piyut (religious poems) and contemporary Israeli music. The show attempts to overcome the schism between traditional by one of the greatest Piyut performers.<\/p>\n

The Jerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 25 at 21:15
\nMay 26 at 21:00
\napprox. 2 hrs, including intermission
\nThis show was made possible by the Jerusalem Foundation, The Jerusalem Municipality and the Keshet Foundation<\/p>\n

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Tangokinesis\/Photo: Diana Frey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“Nuevo Tango”
\nTangokinesis Company (Argentina)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director & Choreographer: Ana Maria Stekelman Lighting: Lautaro Graciosi Costumes: Jorge Ferrari Assistant Director: Nora Robles Assistant Choreographer: Pedro Calveyra<\/p>\n

The Argentinean Tangokinesis Company, headed by choreographer and artistic director Ana Maria Stekelman, blends traditional tango and modern dance. The dancers are women trained in classical ballet and men trained in tango. Stekelman\u2019s four compositions combine styles and fortes, creating a witty, daring and amusing style of dance.
\n\u201cA rare connection between an abstract accumulation of steps and the tango’s underlying sensuality\u2026\u201d Washington Post
\n\u201cStekelman\u2019s dances have elements of both fantasy and inevitability that make them both fascinating and satisfying\u2026\u201d Washington Post<\/p>\n

Gerard Behar
\nMay 25 at 21:00
\nMay 26, 27 at 20:30
\nMay 28 at 14:00<\/p>\n

Heichal Hatarbut Modi’in
\nMay 29 at 21:00
\napprox. 1 hr 20 mins, including intermission<\/p>\n

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Toro by Mariana Vasilva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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UNDERNEATH THE MOUNTAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jerusalem\u2019s Underground Culture Scene
\nA new mini-festival uniting Jerusalem\u2019s leading artists under one conceptual roof. Dozens of artists from Israel and around the world will present shows, exhibits, master classes, performances, installations and more, at three central events:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 10th Musrara-Mix Festival
\n<\/strong>The Naggar School of Art, Musrara, Jerusalem
\nThis international and multi-disciplinary art event brings together contemporary artists from Israel and abroad. One hundred artists will utilize Musrara’s streets, yards and private homes to display their works in video, photography, animation, dances, song, music, sound and other displays and installations. Local and international artists will perform on a central stage, and a street theatre constructed from recycled cardboard will be showing movies. Participants (partial list): Jan Tichy, Hadas Ofrat, Yossi Mar Chaim, Michael Ne’eman, Nurit Sharett, Boaz Aharonovitch, Izabo, Duralex Sadelex, Oy Division, Vicki Bennett (England) and Musrara students and alumni.
\nMusrara Mix, Musrara neighborhood
\nMay 25, 26, 27
\n19:00-23:00<\/p>\n

The Jerusalem School for Visual Theatre\u2019s 4th International Video-Dance competition
\n<\/strong>This year\u2019s competition moves to Jerusalem and assumes a new form as it expands the conceptual limits of video and dance. Leading dancers, choreographers, sculptors and video and display artists from Israel and abroad will address these limits in their shows, workshops, meetings and exhibitions. Participants (partial list): Pierre Caulibeuff (France), Meg Stuart (Belgium), Blast Theory (London), Sasha Waltz (Germany), Yasmeen Godder, Iris Erez, Arkadi Zaides, Renana Raz, Amit Drori, Guy Scharf and others\u2026\u00a0\u00a0 Video\/Dance Festival, 4 Yad Harutzim, Talpiot
\nMay 25, 26, 27
\n12:30-22:30<\/p>\n

Dissolving Localities (Israel-USA)
\nThe Lab Presents an Audio-Visual Concert
\n<\/strong>This international project exploring Jerusalem\u2019s unique sights and sounds. Over the course of two days, six Israeli and American video artists and electronic music artists will record lives scenes around Jerusalem, creating a new, live audio-visual environment.
\nThe first evening will feature an open rehearsal and a conversation with the artists between 21:00-22:00.
\nThe duration of each performance is approximately 3 hours; the first part will be Dissolving Localities; during the second part three artists will present their work.
\nParticipating artists: Rafael Anton Irisarri, Koen Holtkamp, Greg Davis, Ido Govrin, Ran Slavin and Yair Etziony
\nDissolving Localities, The Print Workshop, Musrara
\nMay 25, 26, 27 from 21:00<\/p>\n

Most events are free.
\nA free shuttle will run between the two events. For more info visit: www.hahar.co.il<\/a>
\nUnderneath the Mountain was made possible by the Schusterman Foundation, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Israel Festival
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Birth of the Phoenix\/Photo: Miriam Yanai Shimonovich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“Vertigo \u2013 the Trilogy”
\nA Tribute to the Vertigo Dance Company (Israel)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choreographer & Artistic Director:
\nNoa Wertheim
\nMusic: Ran Bagno
\nCostumes & Stage Design: Rakefet Levy
\nLighting: Dani Fishof<\/p>\n

Vertigo will perform three pieces by the company\u2019s choreographer and art director Noa Wertheim: Birth of the Phoenix is an ecological composition that touches upon the man-environment relationship; White Noise addresses the clash between inner peace and absolute submission to gravity; Mana presents a powerful display of restraint and silence. These pieces complement each other and explore various man-God, man-man and man-earth relationships.<\/p>\n

Born of the earth, yearning to fly, Wertheim\u2019s works are a dialogue of conflict and unity, expressed in a physical language of energy and beauty. It is a dance that embraces risk and contradiction, open to experience and impulse, inspired by an artistic vision committed to a process of searching and exploring. Midnight East<\/a><\/p>\n

“Birth of the Phoenix”
\nJerusalem Theatre, Sherover Plaza
\nMay 25, 26 at 20:30
\nFree
\nPlease dress warmly<\/p>\n

“White Noise”
\nJerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 28 at 15:00<\/p>\n

“Mana”
\nJerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 29 at 21:30
\nShows run approx. 50 min, without intermission
\nThis show was made possible by the Jerusalem Foundation<\/p>\n

The Pais Jazz – Fusion Club
\n<\/strong>Following the performances in the concert halls, the tradition of jazz in the foyer continues. In the years since its founding, the jazz-fusion club has earned a reputation for hosting leading Israeli musicians late into the night. This year’s shows will be tributes to leading jazz musicians.<\/p>\n

Produced by the Cultural Division of the Jerusalem Municipality
\nArtistic Director: Tania Michanovsky
\nFree Entrance<\/p>\n

Robert Anchipolovsky\u2019s tribute to Charlie Parker’s legendary album, Charlie Parker with Strings:
\nThe Master Takes. Dudi Sofer will conduct the Simpho Jazz Orchestra with the virtuosic saxophone player Robert Anchipolovsky, featuring pieces from his new album.
\nTue. May 25 at 23:00<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Re II Shen Wei Dance Arts\/Photo: Lois Greefield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“Re” Opening Show \u2013 The Israel Festival 2010
\nShen Wei Dance Arts (USA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director & Choreographer: Shen Wei
\nCostume & set design: Shen Wei
\nLighting design: Jennifer Tipton
\nMusic: Traditional Tibetan songs: David Lang, Todd Reynolds<\/p>\n

A wonderful and challenging performance of a spiritual and geographical journey \u201chome,\u201d conveyed through movement, photography and other media discovered by Shen Wei in the jungles, deserts and hyper-modern cities of the Far East. A three-part show, Re is inspired by Wei\u2019s journeys to Tibet, Angkor Wat (Cambodia) and China\u2019s ancient Silk Road. His original style, combining dance, theatre, visual art and Chinese opera, draws the viewer into the depths of this fascinating journey through one of earth\u2019s most mysterious and wondrous regions.<\/p>\n

\u201cPoetic, impudent, beautiful and strange\u2026\u201d New York Times
\n\u201cDignified, restrained, graceful\u2026Simply enticing\u2026\u201d Sunday Herald Sun, Australia
\n\u201cInfinitely absorbing. You couldn\u2019t break away if you tried\u2026\u201d Washington Post<\/p>\n

Jerusalem Theatre, Sherover Hall
\nMay 26, 27 at 21:00
\nMay 28 at 13:00
\napprox. 2 hrs, including two intermissions
\nOne piece includes partial nudity<\/p>\n

“Ahavat Olamim” (Israel)
\nThe New Jerusalem Orchestra Hosts Rabbi Haim Louk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artistic Directors: Omer Avital & Yair Harel
\nArrangement, composer & conductor: Omer Avital
\nResearch, editor & choir conductor: Yair Harel
\nText writing & editor: Almog Bahar<\/p>\n

Featuring
\nSoloist, vocals & percussion: Rabbi Haim Louk
\nVocals: The Piut Choir by the Ben Zvi Institute
\nGuest artist, tenor saxophone and clarinet: Gregory Tardy (USA)
\nActor\/Narrator: Avraham Cohen<\/p>\n

The Jerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 26 at 21:00
\napprox. 2 hrs, including intermission
\nThis show was made possible by the Jerusalem Foundation, The Jerusalem Municipality and the Keshet Foundation<\/p>\n

“Nuevo Tango”
\nTangokinesis Company (Argentina)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director & Choreographer: Ana Maria Stekelman Lighting: Lautaro Graciosi Costumes: Jorge Ferrari Assistant Director: Nora Robles Assistant Choreographer: Pedro Calveyra<\/p>\n

Gerard Behar
\nMay 25 at 21:00
\nMay 26, 27 at 20:30
\nMay 28 at 14:00<\/p>\n

Heichal Hatarbut Modi’in
\nMay 29 at 21:00
\napprox. 1 hr 20 mins, including intermission<\/p>\n

“Vertigo \u2013 the Trilogy”
\nA Tribute to the Vertigo Dance Company (Israel)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choreographer & Artistic Director:
\nNoa Wertheim
\nMusic: Ran Bagno
\nCostumes & Stage Design: Rakefet Levy
\nLighting: Dani Fishof<\/p>\n

“Birth of the Phoenix”
\nJerusalem Theatre, Sherover Plaza
\nMay 25, 26 at 20:30
\nFree
\nPlease dress warmly<\/p>\n

“White Noise”
\nJerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 28 at 15:00<\/p>\n

“Mana”
\nJerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 29 at 21:30
\nShows run approx. 50 min, without intermission
\nThis show was made possible by the Jerusalem Foundation<\/p>\n

The King\u2019s Singers (England)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contratenor: David Hurley
\nContratenor: Timothy Wayne-Wright
\nTenor: Paul Phoenix
\nBaritone:Philip Lawson, Christopher Gabbitas
\nBass: Stephen Connolly<\/p>\n

Jerusalem Theatre
\nHenry Crown Concert Hall
\nMay 25 at 21:00
\nHeichal Hatarbut Modi’in
\nMay 26 at 20:30
\napprox. 1 hr 45 mins, including intermission
\n“Peter & the Wolf – the True Story”
\nThe Israeli Revolution Orchestra, Rishon LeZion (Israel)<\/p>\n

By: Rafi Kadishzon, Efraim Sidon, Sergey Prokofiev, Suzie Templeton
\nConductor: Roy Oppeheim
\nMusical Director: Zohar Sharon
\nProducer: Hai Meirzadh
\nPerformers: The Israeli Revolution Orchestra, Rishon LeZion<\/p>\n

What happens when Ephraim Sidon, Peter & the Wolf and an Oscar-winning animation film meet? The Revolution Orchestra presents a unique and extraordinary show for the entire family, which offers a new approach to the familiar and beloved story of Peter & the Wolf, the uncensored version. The orchestra will perform two pieces; one, an unusual rendition, will accompany a spectacular Oscar-winning animation, the other written by Rafi Kadishzon. Ephraim Sidon\u2019s narration will accompany the orchestra\u2019s performance of the music.<\/p>\n

Holon Mediatheque
\nMay 26 at 17:00, 18:30
\nThe Jerusalem Theatre, The Henry Crown Concert Hall
\nJune 9 at 19:00
\nFor children\u00a0
\napprox. 1 hr, without intermission
\nThis show was made possible by the Holon Mediatheque<\/p>\n

The Pais Jazz – Fusion Club<\/strong>
\nFollowing the performances in the concert halls, the tradition of jazz in the foyer continues. In the years since its founding, the jazz-fusion club has earned a reputation for hosting leading Israeli musicians late into the night. This year’s shows will be tributes to leading jazz musicians.<\/p>\n

Produced by the Cultural Division of the Jerusalem Municipality
\nArtistic Director: Tania Michanovsky
\nFree Entrance<\/p>\n

Danni Sagi’s quintet performs a tribute to Frank Sinatra and his greatest hits.
\nWed. May 26 | 23:00<\/p>\n

UNDERNEATH THE MOUNTAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jerusalem\u2019s Underground Culture Scene
\nA new mini-festival uniting Jerusalem\u2019s leading artists under one conceptual roof. Dozens of artists from Israel and around the world will present shows, exhibits, master classes, performances, installations and more, at three central events:<\/p>\n

The 10th Musrara-Mix Festival<\/strong>
\nThe Naggar School of Art, Musrara, Jerusalem
\nThis international and multi-disciplinary art event brings together contemporary artists from Israel and abroad. One hundred artists will utilize Musrara’s streets, yards and private homes to display their works in video, photography, animation, dances, song, music, sound and other displays and installations. Local and international artists will perform on a central stage, and a street theatre constructed from recycled cardboard will be showing movies. Participants (partial list): Jan Tichy, Hadas Ofrat, Yossi Mar Chaim, Michael Ne’eman, Nurit Sharett, Boaz Aharonovitch, Izabo, Duralex Sadelex, Oy Division, Vicki Bennett (England) and Musrara students and alumni.
\nMusrara Mix, Musrara neighborhood
\nMay 25, 26, 27
\n19:00-23:00<\/p>\n

The Jerusalem School for Visual Theatre\u2019s 4th International Video-Dance competition<\/strong>
\nThis year\u2019s competition moves to Jerusalem and assumes a new form as it expands the conceptual limits of video and dance. Leading dancers, choreographers, sculptors and video and display artists from Israel and abroad will address these limits in their shows, workshops, meetings and exhibitions. Participants (partial list): Pierre Caulibeuff (France), Meg Stuart (Belgium), Blast Theory (London), Sasha Waltz (Germany), Yasmeen Godder, Iris Erez, Arkadi Zaides, Renana Raz, Amit Drori, Guy Scharf and others\u2026\u00a0\u00a0 Video\/Dance Festival, 4 Yad Harutzim, Talpiot
\nMay 25, 26, 27
\n12:30-22:30<\/p>\n

Dissolving Localities (Israel-USA)
\nThe Lab Presents an Audio-Visual Concert
\n<\/strong>This international project exploring Jerusalem\u2019s unique sights and sounds. Over the course of two days, six Israeli and American video artists and electronic music artists will record lives scenes around Jerusalem, creating a new, live audio-visual environment.
\nThe first evening will feature an open rehearsal and a conversation with the artists between 21:00-22:00.
\nThe duration of each performance is approximately 3 hours; the first part will be Dissolving Localities; during the second part three artists will present their work.
\nParticipating artists: Rafael Anton Irisarri, Koen Holtkamp, Greg Davis, Ido Govrin, Ran Slavin and Yair Etziony
\nDissolving Localities, The Print Workshop, Musrara
\nMay 25, 26, 27 from 21:00<\/p>\n

Most events are free.
\nA free shuttle will run between the two events. For more info visit: www.hahar.co.il<\/a>
\nUnderneath the Mountain was made possible by the Schusterman Foundation, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Israel Festival<\/p>\n

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Re” Opening Show \u2013 The Israel Festival 2010
\nShen Wei Dance Arts (USA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director & Choreographer: Shen Wei
\nCostume & set design: Shen Wei
\nLighting design: Jennifer Tipton
\nMusic: Traditional Tibetan songs: David Lang, Todd Reynolds<\/p>\n

Jerusalem Theatre, Sherover Hall
\nMay 26, 27 at 21:00
\nMay 28 at 13:00
\napprox. 2 hrs, including two intermissions
\nOne piece includes partial nudity<\/p>\n

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I'm a Blues Bunny\/Photo: Beit Habatim Collective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“I\u2019m a Blues Bunny”
\nTomer Bar and the Beit HaBatim Collective Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrangements & Musical Production: Atcha Bar, Tomer Bar
\nSpecial guests: Mika Karny, Daniel Salomon
\nPiano: Tomer Bar
\nGuitars: Atcha Bar
\nBass & Contrabass: Avri Borochov
\nDrums: Ofri Nechemia<\/p>\n

This performance incorporates original music and visual art. The young composer Tomer Bar will perform pieces from his new album, I’m a Blues Bunny, and will be joined by Mika Karny and Daniel Salomon to perform unusual versions of all three artists’ songs. They will be accompanied by the Beit HaBatim Collective, an independent group of visual artists.<\/p>\n

Jerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 27 at 21:00
\napprox. 1 hr 15 mins, without intermission<\/p>\n

Yehuda Poliker and Yaron Enosh (Israel)
\n“Love Cannot be Stopped”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yehuda and Yaron, two longtime friends, meet for an intimate session to share personal stories, music and songs that introduce the offer the viewer a glimpse into the different worlds in which they grew up. This unplugged show features a bouzouki and guitar and blends together music and memories.<\/p>\n

Jerusalem Theatre
\nThe New Studio
\nMay 26 at 22:00
\napprox. 1 hr 30 mins, without intermission<\/p>\n

“Nuevo Tango”
\nTangokinesis Company (Argentina)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director & Choreographer: Ana Maria Stekelman Lighting: Lautaro Graciosi Costumes: Jorge Ferrari Assistant Director: Nora Robles Assistant Choreographer: Pedro Calveyra<\/p>\n

May 26, 27 at 20:30
\nMay 28 at 14:00<\/p>\n

Heichal Hatarbut Modi’in
\nMay 29 at 21:00
\napprox. 1 hr 20 mins, including intermission<\/p>\n

The Pais Jazz – Fusion Club<\/strong>
\nFollowing the performances in the concert halls, the tradition of jazz in the foyer continues. In the years since its founding, the jazz-fusion club has earned a reputation for hosting leading Israeli musicians late into the night. This year’s shows will be tributes to leading jazz musicians.<\/p>\n

Produced by the Cultural Division of the Jerusalem Municipality
\nArtistic Director: Tania Michanovsky
\nFree Entrance<\/p>\n

Kabako:<\/strong> unique musical instruments, African and Jazz rhythms and colorful melodies, accompanied by the performers’ stirring voices.
\nThur. May 27 | 23:00<\/p>\n

UNDERNEATH THE MOUNTAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jerusalem\u2019s Underground Culture Scene
\nA new mini-festival uniting Jerusalem\u2019s leading artists under one conceptual roof. Dozens of artists from Israel and around the world will present shows, exhibits, master classes, performances, installations and more, at three central events:<\/p>\n

The 10th Musrara-Mix Festival<\/strong>
\nThe Naggar School of Art, Musrara, Jerusalem
\nThis international and multi-disciplinary art event brings together contemporary artists from Israel and abroad. One hundred artists will utilize Musrara’s streets, yards and private homes to display their works in video, photography, animation, dances, song, music, sound and other displays and installations. Local and international artists will perform on a central stage, and a street theatre constructed from recycled cardboard will be showing movies. Participants (partial list): Jan Tichy, Hadas Ofrat, Yossi Mar Chaim, Michael Ne’eman, Nurit Sharett, Boaz Aharonovitch, Izabo, Duralex Sadelex, Oy Division, Vicki Bennett (England) and Musrara students and alumni.
\nMusrara Mix, Musrara neighborhood
\nMay 25, 26, 27
\n19:00-23:00<\/p>\n

The Jerusalem School for Visual Theatre\u2019s 4th International Video-Dance competition
\n<\/strong>This year\u2019s competition moves to Jerusalem and assumes a new form as it expands the conceptual limits of video and dance. Leading dancers, choreographers, sculptors and video and display artists from Israel and abroad will address these limits in their shows, workshops, meetings and exhibitions. Participants (partial list): Pierre Caulibeuff (France), Meg Stuart (Belgium), Blast Theory (London), Sasha Waltz (Germany), Yasmeen Godder, Iris Erez, Arkadi Zaides, Renana Raz, Amit Drori, Guy Scharf and others\u2026\u00a0\u00a0 Video\/Dance Festival, 4 Yad Harutzim, Talpiot
\nMay 25, 26, 27
\n12:30-22:30<\/p>\n

Dissolving Localities (Israel-USA)
\nThe Lab Presents an Audio-Visual Concert<\/strong>
\nThis international project exploring Jerusalem\u2019s unique sights and sounds. Over the course of two days, six Israeli and American video artists and electronic music artists will record lives scenes around Jerusalem, creating a new, live audio-visual environment.
\nThe first evening will feature an open rehearsal and a conversation with the artists between 21:00-22:00.
\nThe duration of each performance is approximately 3 hours; the first part will be Dissolving Localities; during the second part three artists will present their work.
\nParticipating artists: Rafael Anton Irisarri, Koen Holtkamp, Greg Davis, Ido Govrin, Ran Slavin and Yair Etziony
\nDissolving Localities, The Print Workshop, Musrara
\nMay 25, 26, 27 from 21:00<\/p>\n

Most events are free.
\nA free shuttle will run between the two events. For more info visit: www.hahar.co.il<\/a>
\nUnderneath the Mountain was made possible by the Schusterman Foundation, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Israel Festival<\/p>\n

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Re” Opening Show \u2013 The Israel Festival 2010
\nShen Wei Dance Arts (USA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director & Choreographer: Shen Wei
\nCostume & set design: Shen Wei
\nLighting design: Jennifer Tipton
\nMusic: Traditional Tibetan songs: David Lang, Todd Reynolds<\/p>\n

May 28 at 13:00
\napprox. 2 hrs, including two intermissions
\nOne piece includes partial nudity<\/p>\n

Robert Schumann Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented and performed by: Gil Shohat
\nSingers: Bavat Marom, alto; Noah Briger, baritone;
\nSoloists: Nithai Zori, violin; Shlomi Shem-Tov piano; Daniel Gortler, piano
\nMichal Tal, piano; Victor Stanislavsky, piano;
\nElysium Ensemble: Batya Steinbock Lorenzen, piano; Eckart Lorenzen, violin
\nDotan Netel, violin; Shuli Waterman, viola; Adiel Shmit, cello
\nThe Philomusica Piano Quartet: Nadia Weintraub, piano; Yelena Tishin, violin
\nAvraham Levental, viola; Dmitri Golderman, cello<\/p>\n

In honor of the bicentennial of Schumann\u2019s birth, a marathon performance of his work, including piano, vocal and chamber masterpieces. The marathon will include explanations about each piece, followed by a full performance by leading Israel musicians.
\nThe program will include Schumann’s Symphonic Etudes, Kreisleriana, the piano quartet and quintet, the medleys A Poet’s Love and A Woman’s Life and Love and his later sonata for violin and piano. The works will be performed in chronological order.<\/p>\n

Jerusalem Theatre
\n\u00a0Henry Crown
\nConcert Hall
\nMay 28 at 10:30
\napprox. 5 hrs, including 2 intermissions<\/p>\n

“Nuevo Tango”
\nTangokinesis Company (Argentina)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director & Choreographer: Ana Maria Stekelman Lighting: Lautaro Graciosi Costumes: Jorge Ferrari Assistant Director: Nora Robles Assistant Choreographer: Pedro Calveyra<\/p>\n

May 28 at 14:00<\/p>\n

Heichal Hatarbut Modi’in
\nMay 29 at 21:00
\napprox. 1 hr 20 mins, including intermission<\/p>\n

“Vertigo \u2013 the Trilogy”
\nA Tribute to the Vertigo Dance Company (Israel)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choreographer & Artistic Director:
\nNoa Wertheim
\nMusic: Ran Bagno
\nCostumes & Stage Design: Rakefet Levy
\nLighting: Dani Fishof<\/p>\n

“White Noise”
\nJerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 28 at 15:00<\/p>\n

“Mana”
\nJerusalem Theatre, Rebecca Crown Auditorium
\nMay 29 at 21:30
\nShows run approx. 50 min, without intermission
\nThis show was made possible by the Jerusalem Foundation<\/p>\n

“Fish Sauce” – inspired by Bertolt Brecht\u2019s A Respectable Wedding
\nThe Cultural Laboratory \u2013 Dimona (Israel)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director: Noa Knoller
\nWith: Moshe Ferster, Roei Zadok, Hila Metzker, Lelia Gormezano, Ofir Nahari<\/p>\n

Fish Sauce is The Cultural Laboratory\u2019s debut show. Influenced by Bertolt Brecht\u2019s A Respectable Wedding, it blends the Dimona desert wind and Tel Aviv ocean breeze. The play tells the story of a young couple whose relationship is tested when everything around it collapses in the course of a family event.
\nThis play was inspired by the artists\u2019 move to Dimona and their incorporation of local audiences in the rehearsal process. This resulted in a play that is both funny and sad, and guaranteed to touch each viewer in a unique way.
\nThis project is supported by the Mifal Hapais fund for creativity and art in the periphery.<\/p>\n

Lab, Jerusalem
\nMay 28 at 16:00
\nMay 29 at 21:00
\napprox. 1 hr, without intermission<\/p>\n

The Israel Festival in Ein Kerem (Israel-Poland)
\nChopin and the Piano – Works by F. Chopin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chopin\u2019s entire corpus for the piano will be performed over the course of four concerts. Celebrating the bicentennial of Chopin\u2019s birth, these concerts will be given by professional musicians alongside young promising artists, in cooperation with Israeli and international pianists.
\n[27] 24 songs opus 74 with guest performers from Poland
\nMezzo soprano: Anna Radziejewska
\nBaritone: Jaroslaw Brek
\nPiano: Katarzyna Jankowska<\/p>\n

[28] 200th anniversary of Chopin and Schumann\u2019s births
\nR. Schumann \u2013 6 Etudes in Canon Form Op. 5
\nChopin \u2013 Sonata no. 2 in b flat (arranged for 2 pianos by Saint-Sa\u00ebns)
\nR. Schumann \u2013 Andante and Variations Op. 46
\nF. Liszt – R\u00e9miniscences de Don Juan
\n[29] Chopin Favorites
\nParticipants of the \u201cYoung Piano Masters Project\u201d of the Aldwell Center (YPMP), the Jerusalem Academy for Music and Dance and Tel Aviv University\u2019s Buchmann-Mehta School of Music.
\nAn assortment of music: ballads, scherzo, polonaises, nocturnes, waltzes and mazurkas.<\/p>\n

[30] Chamber music by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin
\nCello sonatas, rondo piano duet and
\nthe Ir Shalem piano trio
\nPiano duet by Marina Friedman & Gabriela Talrose<\/p>\n

Eden-Tamir Music Center (Targ Center)
\nMay 28 at 12:00
\nMay 29 at 12:00
\nJune 4 at 12:00
\nJune 5 at 12:00
\nThis show was made possible by the Polish Institute<\/p>\n

UNDERNEATH THE MOUNTAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jerusalem\u2019s Underground Culture Scene
\nA new mini-festival uniting Jerusalem\u2019s leading artists under one conceptual roof. Dozens of artists from Israel and around the world will present shows, exhibits, master classes, performances, installations and more, at three central events:<\/p>\n

The 10th Musrara-Mix Festival<\/strong>
\nThe Naggar School of Art, Musrara, Jerusalem
\nThis international and multi-disciplinary art event brings together contemporary artists from Israel and abroad. One hundred artists will utilize Musrara’s streets, yards and private homes to display their works in video, photography, animation, dances, song, music, sound and other displays and installations. Local and international artists will perform on a central stage, and a street theatre constructed from recycled cardboard will be showing movies. Participants (partial list): Jan Tichy, Hadas Ofrat, Yossi Mar Chaim, Michael Ne’eman, Nurit Sharett, Boaz Aharonovitch, Izabo, Duralex Sadelex, Oy Division, Vicki Bennett (England) and Musrara students and alumni.
\nMusrara Mix, Musrara neighborhood
\nMay 25, 26, 27
\n19:00-23:00<\/p>\n

The Jerusalem School for Visual Theatre\u2019s 4th International Video-Dance competition<\/strong>
\nThis year\u2019s competition moves to Jerusalem and assumes a new form as it expands the conceptual limits of video and dance. Leading dancers, choreographers, sculptors and video and display artists from Israel and abroad will address these limits in their shows, workshops, meetings and exhibitions. Participants (partial list): Pierre Caulibeuff (France), Meg Stuart (Belgium), Blast Theory (London), Sasha Waltz (Germany), Yasmeen Godder, Iris Erez, Arkadi Zaides, Renana Raz, Amit Drori, Guy Scharf and others\u2026\u00a0\u00a0 Video\/Dance Festival, 4 Yad Harutzim, Talpiot
\nMay 25, 26, 27
\n12:30-22:30<\/p>\n

Dissolving Localities (Israel-USA)
\nThe Lab Presents an Audio-Visual Concert<\/strong>
\nThis international project exploring Jerusalem\u2019s unique sights and sounds. Over the course of two days, six Israeli and American video artists and electronic music artists will record lives scenes around Jerusalem, creating a new, live audio-visual environment.
\nThe first evening will feature an open rehearsal and a conversation with the artists between 21:00-22:00.
\nThe duration of each performance is approximately 3 hours; the first part will be Dissolving Localities; during the second part three artists will present their work.
\nParticipating artists: Rafael Anton Irisarri, Koen Holtkamp, Greg Davis, Ido Govrin, Ran Slavin and Yair Etziony
\nDissolving Localities, The Print Workshop, Musrara
\nMay 25, 26, 27 from 21:00<\/p>\n

Most events are free.
\nA free shuttle will run between the two events. For more info visit: www.hahar.co.il<\/a>
\nUnderneath the Mountain was made possible by the Schusterman Foundation, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Israel Festival<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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