Magdala Concert Series

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 comes together with The Maid and Death, all presented in a fresh interpretation by the Hamele Quartet, bringing a renewed and surprising character to these familiar works.
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.

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