Regina Yantian – Artistic Director
In the 14th year of the Louis Lewandowski Festival, for the first time only music by Oriental Jews will be heard, whose melodies, keys and choice of instruments are very much influenced by the musical culture of their Arab countries of origin in the Middle East and North Africa.
Anna Segal – World premiere of the oratorio Todesfuge
The well-known Israeli composer Anna Segal has extensive experience as a musician.
She has worked with a variety of musical institutions and has had the good fortune to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and under the direction of Israeli conductor Lior Shambadal.
Cantor Joseph Malovany
With his unique voice, senior cantor Joseph Malovany from 5th Ave Synagogue in New York is one of the best-known stars of his profession.
His musical compositions are full of the authenticity of Jewish liturgy and inspire audiences worldwide.
Chernivtsi Symphony Orchestra
Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Chernivtsi Philharmonic Society.
The first concert of the symphony orchestra took place on November 26, 1992 in Chernivtsi.
It was organized by the Honored Artist of Ukraine Viktor Kostryzh and the Chairman of the Chernivtsi City Council Viktor Pavliuk.
Since 2000 chief conductor and art director – Josyp Sozansky
Cecilia Ensemble, Israel
A new ensemble from the Moran Choirs group, the Cecilia Ensemble, consists of eight outstanding solo singers from Israel.
The ensemble was founded in 2016 by Naomi Faran, conductor and musical director of the Moran Choirs, with the aim of performing original and unique musical programs on a professional level in collaboration with the best composers in Israel and around the world.
THE MOSCOW MALE JEWISH CAPPELLA
The Male Choir of Cantorial Art Academy was established in 1989 with personal support from Mikhail Gorbachev, then president of the USSR, and assistance from the Russian Jewish Community and Joint Distribution Committee, an American Jewish charity. In 1998 the choir was renamed the Hassidic Cappella and based at the Moscow Maryina Roshcha Jewish Community.
SAXOFONQUADRAT
The four Berlin musicians transcend established musical genre boundaries and socially established concert habits: Saxofonquadrat transforms the classical concert hall into a bubbling jazz stage and the wicked scene club into a devout church.
Adi Classical Young Choir
The Adi Classical Young Choir of the New Vocal Ensemble was founded in 2006 by Yishai Shteckler and Goni Bar Sela.
Music director and conductor Oded Shomrony has been in charge since 2009.
The choir performs in subscription concerts with orchestras and with various a cappella programs at HaMishkan LeOmanuyot HaBama, during the Abu Ghosh Festival, at the Jerusalem Music Center, the Tel Aviv Museum of Arts, the Felicja Blumental Music Center and the Mormon University, Jerusalem.
Ensemble Barocameri, Israel
Founded six years ago, the Barocameri ensemble is led by conductor and music director Avner Itai and includes musicians, singers and instrumentalists from all over Israel whose desire is to make music that they love, the way they love to make music.
Synagogal Ensemble Berlin
The Synagogal Ensemble Berlin (SEB) was founded in 2002 by Regina Yantian as a concert ensemble. It consists of eight to twenty professional singers, …
