Sounding Jerusalem 2009

Chamber Music Festival for the people of Jerusalem and its region

The chamber music festival Sounding Jerusalem was founded in 2006. It has since been held annually. It aims at establishing and developing a cultural dialogue between Europeans, Israelis and Palestinians wearing all possibilities of the present social and political situation in the region.

Stimulating concerts as well as workshops for children and teens help level cultural differences and overcome human boundaries: Music and especially chamber music serves as a model facilitating the communication process through a common language and a base for discussion.

“Sounding Jerusalem“ is a classical Chamber Music festival taking place in Jerusalem’s Old City and its surroundings, a place of encounters for people from different religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.

With more than 30 performances every year, mostly in June/July, it has become a cultural forum where Israelis, Palestinians and Europeans meet. Concerts take place in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, Nablus, Jericho, Abu Gosh, and many other venues. Moreover the festival strives to facilitate accessibility to culture and art for young people from disfavoured backgrounds introducing them to an international exchange. Workshops and seminars are organized in collaboration with local institutions promoting intercultural activities and social development.

Participation in international cultural exchange

Internationally renowned musicians, artists and professors are invited to participate in the festival, where they perform together with local artists. Concerts provide an open platform to communicate and meet with the people in and around Jerusalem.