Featured Artists
Saleem Ashkar
Bruce Liu
The Galilee Chamber Orchestra is a groundbreaking ensemble, the first professional orchestra in Israel comprising of Jewish and Arab musicians. Under the direction of Chief Conductor Saleem Ashkar, they're joined by prodigious pianist Bruce Liu, noted for his "magician's fingers and soul of integrity" (Le Monde). Hear this ensemble's special harmony in a concert featuring Mendelssohn's "Scottish" Symphony and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488.
Please note: The Philadelphia Orchestra does not perform on this program
An ensemble rapidly gaining international acclaim, the Galilee Chamber Orchestra is led by Saleem Ashkar, ”a formidable musician … who has a mixture of warmth and clarity, intensity and freshness that simply grabs you” (Die Welt).
Bruce Liu, winner of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition (2021), is hailed for “playing of breathtaking beauty” (BBC Music Magazine); he has drawn raves at concerts around the world, including a raucous standing ovation in his 2023 performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival.
Program
Elkhater
Nocturnal Whispers
Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 23
Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 3 ("Scottish")
Approximate Duration
includes intermission
