Magdala Concert Series

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.

A Christmas concert that brings together tradition and innovation, prayer and music, and masterpieces of the liturgical repertoire alongside beloved Christmas carols.

At the heart of the program is Claudio Monteverdi’s four-part Mass, one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance and Baroque repertoire, presented alongside the spiritual clarity of Arvo Pärt and Benjamin Britten’s Hymn to St Cecilia. Alongside the liturgical works, the concert will feature familiar and beloved Christmas carols, including Gabriel’s Message, Joy to the World, and The Christmas Song.