Magdala Concert Series

A unique collaboration between Ensemble Mezzo and Alma – Israeli Women’s Voice, in a program dedicated to the English vocal tradition—from the Renaissance to the present day.

Songs from the European courts by Dowland, Morley, Gibbons, and Purcell, alongside Irish folk songs and arrangements of Beatles songs by Lennon and McCartney.

This concert is a collaboration between leading Israeli cellists, celebrating the wonderful world of the cello and the human spirit. We will perform original pieces for this ensemble alongside special and unique arrangements.

After all, what is better than one cello?

Even more cellos.

A special Tu BeAv concert with singer Revital Raviv takes you on a musical journey to the beating heart of romance — from the jazz clubs of New York to the grand stages of Broadway.

Joining her is the Ari Erev Trio: internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and musical director Ari Erev, double bassist Tal Feder, and drummer Shay Zalman. Breathing swing in every phrase, they create a rich musical tapestry that moves effortlessly between intimacy, classical elegance, and the vibrant pulse of jazz.

In recent years, they have performed together at festivals and concert series across the country, earning praise for their natural onstage dialogue and fresh arrangements of beloved classics. 

The program features gems such as Autumn in New York, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Fly Me to the Moon, and I Loves You, Porgy, alongside songs by Gershwin, Bernstein, Hammerstein, Jobim, and others. 

Each song is a small love story, and every note invites the audience to fall in love all over again.

Revital Raviv – singing
Ari Erev – piano
Tal Feder – double bass
Shay Zalman – drums

A Dialogue Between Words and Music – Inspired by Poetry, Prose, and the Works of Schubert

A concert that places at its center the fruitful encounter between the written word and music, through works inspired by poetry and prose that create a compelling dialogue between the two worlds.

On stage, Schubert’s Death and the Maiden meets Matti Caspi’s Makom Le’daaga (A Place for Worry), all presented in new arrangements by the Hamelin Quartet that lend these familiar works a fresh and surprising character.

This evening illuminates the emotional and conceptual connections between universal creative realms, word and sound, offering a renewed perspective on the poetic power and imagination they embody.

The program highlights some of Schubert’s most beautiful works: Death and the Maiden for string quartet; Theme and Variations for flute and piano in a special arrangement; and Gretchen am Spinnrade. Alongside these are songs from West Side Story and Israeli songs by Matti Caspi and Yoni Rechter.

Rachel Eilat – Flute
Hagar Maoz – Violin
Avital Tsaig Noussimovitch – Viola
Guy Eylon – Cello

This program presents the charming musical heritage of the Galilee, seamlessly blending classical music alongside music from the East in a unique combination of virtuosity full of emotion, passion and enthusiasm. The ensemble includes seven musicians from a variety of styles – Classical, Jazz, Arabic and Turkish, led by the New York musician, singer and cellist Leat Sabbah (who has collaborated with Mark Eliyahu, Shye Ben Tzur). The ensemble has performed at the Arabesque Festival, the Abu Gosh Festival, the Felicia Blumenthal Festival, the Autumn Sounds Festival, and other venues in Israel.

Barak Dan – violin & voice
Meira Segal – ney
Elia Sakhnini – oud
Leat Sabbah – cello & voice
Joe Taylor – guitars
Omri Porat – contrabass
Ariel Smith – percussion

The best of Hebrew poetry, performed through song and spoken word.
Featuring poems by Rachel, Leah Goldberg, Yona Wallach, and more.
Original music and arrangements: Ella Medina
Poetry Reader: Tamar Mor Sela
Musical Direction, Arrangements, and Original Compositions: Ella Medina

A liturgical celebration bridging the traditions of Hanukkah and Christmas.

Santa Claus and Rudolph the Reindeer are coming to the Sea of Galilee!
Cecilia Ensemble perform liturgical music and Christmas songs: Jingle Bells, Silent Night… A celebration of light in multi-voice a cappella music, exploring Christmas from classical to popular styles.

Lotem Taub, Tom Ben Ishai – Soprano
Maya Heller, Tamara Navoth – Alto
Tom Karni, Yaakov Halperin – Tenor
Yoav Ayalon, Guy Pelc – Bass