03. – 10. August 2023
JERUSALEM
Sounding Jerusalem acts as a meeting point for delicate sounds and a crowd of curious listeners in the heart of Jerusalem.
The festival is passionate about discovering free-spirited places, sharing both classical and contemporary chamber music. Crossing borders, Sounding Jerusalem’s finest artists explore a diverse repertoire, featuring works by Bach, Klein, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Haydn, Strauss, Brahms, Glass, as well as exciting new works by local artist Mahran Moreb.
The Dialogue Academy in the heart of the Old City presents promising young musicians.
Come and join our concerts for an unforgettable encounter with the spirit of Sounding Jerusalem!
FESTIVAL 2023
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Probst Joachim Lenz
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Oliver Owcza
Head of the Representative Office of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Mor Anthimos Jack Yakoub
Archbishop of the Syriac Orthodox Church in Jerusalem Jordan and the Holy Land
PROGRAM | Tickets
We are happy to present your the SOUNDING JERUSALEM program 2023.
Prices
70 NIS / person / concert
Free admission to the following concert: August 9, America House (admission ONLY with reservation!)
Order tickets: online reservation is essential
Order tickets: Use the button directly at the concert to reserve your seat. You’ll get an automatic reservation email, please bring the reservation confirmation and the ticket fee to the concert. Payment only in cash possible.
The evening box office opens one hour before the beginning. Ticket validity up to 30 min before start!
Seating: Free choice of seats (first come first serve).
In case of a ticket cancellation we kindly ask you to inform us about it.
Thursday, August 3, 8 PM
CAPRICCIO
Church of the Redeemer, Courtyard, Old City Jerusalem
PROGRAM:
Richard Strauss: “Capriccio” for string sextet
Gideon Klein: Trio for violin, viola and cello (1944)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: “Souvenir de Florence” for string sextet in D Minor
ARTISTS:
Eszter Haffner, violin (Austria)
Johannes Meissl, violin (Austria)
Anna Brugger, viola (Switzerland/Germany)
Patrick Jüdt, viola (Switzerland)
Mathias Johansen, cello (Germany)
Erich Oskar Huetter, cello (Austria)
Friday, August 4, 8 PM
SOLITUDE
At-Takiyyah Ascent
Old City Jerusalem
To find to this special concert-place please go to At-Takiyyah Acent
PROGRAM:
Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite nr. 3 in C Major for cello solo
Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite nr. 6 in D Major for cello solo arranged for viola solo
ARTISTS:
Patrick Jüdt, viola (Switzerland)
Mathias Johansen, cello (Germany)
Saturday, August 5, 8 PM
VIENNA MASTERS
Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
26 Salah ed-Din Street, East-Jerusalem
PROGRAM:
Joseph Haydn: “Echo” divertimento for two string trios in E flat Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String duo nr. 1 for violin and viola in G Major
Johannes Brahms: String sextet nr. 2 in G Major
ARTISTS:
Eszter Haffner, violin (Austria)
Johannes Meissl, violin (Austria)
Anna Brugger, viola (Switzerland/Germany)
Patrick Jüdt, viola (Switzerland)
Mathias Johansen, cello (Germany)
Erich Oskar Huetter, cello (Austria)
Sunday, August 6, 10 AM
Sunday, August 6, 8 PM
SPIRITUAL BACH
Sunday, August 6, 10 AM
Sixth Station – Via Dolorosa, Veronica´s House
Old City Jerusalem
Sunday, August 6, 8 PM
St. Mark Syriac Orthodox Church
Old City Jerusalem
PROGRAM:
Johann Sebastian Bach:
Suite nr. 1 in G Major for cello solo
Suite nr. 2 in D Minor for cello solo
Sonata nr. 2 in A Minor for violin solo
ARTISTS:
Johannes Meissl, violin (Austria)
Erich Oskar Huetter, cello (Austria)
Monday, August 7, 8 PM
SERENATA
Terra Sancta, Courtyard
Old City Jerusalem
PROGRAM:
Mauro Guliani: Serenata for guitar, violin and cello in A Major
Francisco Tárrega: Fantasy on themes of “La Traviata” for guitar solo
Anton Arensky: Quartet nr. 2 for violin, viola and 2 cellos in A Minor
ARTISTS:
Johannes Meissl, violin (Austria)
Anna Brugger, viola (Switzerland/Germany)
Mathias Johansen, cello (Germany)
Erich Oskar Huetter, cello (Austria)
Armin Egger, guitar (Austria)
Tuesday, August 8, 8 PM
L’HEURE EXQUISE
Maison Abraham
Panorama street 39, Ras-el-Amud, East-Jerusalem
PROGRAM:
Duets for cello and guitar by Saint-Saëns, Villa-Lobos, Fauré, Elgar, Massenet, Debussy, Ravel, Schubert and Granados.
ARTISTS:
Erich Oskar Huetter, cello (Austria)
Armin Egger, guitar (Austria)
Wednesday, August 9, 7 PM | FREE ADMISSION
MUSICAL MOSAIC
America House Jerusalem
Nablus Road 27, Jerusalem
FREE ADMISSION
PROGRAM:
A transcultural promenade through the sounding heart of Jerusalem
Music by Philip Glass
ARTISTS:
Mahran Moreb, qanoun
Stefan Heckel, accordion (Austria)
Erich Oskar Huetter, cello (Austria)
Armin Egger, guitar (Austria)
Maen El-Ghoul, percussion
Thursday, August 10, 8 PM
ORIENTAL MUSIC FINAL WITH MAHRAN MOREB
Church of the Redeemer, Courtyard
Old City Jerusalem
PROGRAM:
Music by Mahran Moreb and classical Arabic songs
Mahran Moreb, qanoun
Lamar Mireb, vocal
Choir: Nehai Dow, Emil Haddad, Hisham Shaban, Fadi Haddad
ARTISTS:
Maen El Ghoul, percussion
Mohammed Ghoul, percussion
Jameel Matar, drum set
Maram Abu Ahmad, oud
Marwan Moreb, Bozouk
Reem Hamed Shaban, flute
Hikmat Qaymari, oboe
Aiham Sabag, clarinet
Adham Sweed, electric piano
Eleni Mustaklem, bass
Artists
Erich Oskar Huetter
Christian Jungwirth
Anna Brugger
Armin Egger
Eszter Haffner
Lamar
Mahran Moreb
Johannes Meissl
Patrick Juedt
Mathias Johansen
Stefan Heckel
TEAM
Erich Oskar Huetter
director
The Austrian cellist Erich Oskar Huetter has established a successful worldwide career as a soloist and chamber music performer. He is a member of prestigious chamber music ensembles.
As founder of the social-cultural initiative A.MUS.E – Austrian Music Encounter he creates and directs projects such as “haus.kultur – Die Steirischen Nachbarschaftskonzerte” (contemporary neighbourhood concerts in the Austrian province of Styria) as well as a music project in South Africa. Erich Oskar Huetter is founder of the festival “Sounding Jerusalem” in the Old City of Jerusalem. “Sounding Jerusalem” presents an European chamber music festival as well as an intercultural platform for young musicians from the Middle East and Europe. Numerous appearances on radio and television as well as CD recordings made him known to a wider public.
Tanja Schmid
organization
Born in Graz, Austria, Tanja Schmid received her first dance lessons at the age of 5. Classically trained under the direction of Diana Ungureanu, Tanja graduated from the academy of the renowned Graz Opera. During those years she appeared in numerous productions and performances. Tanja is not only an active dancer, but also a teacher. She recently set out as a pedagogue for free improvisation, dance theatre and classical ballet. Currently Tanja Schmid performed in Italy, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe and Kosovo.
Astrid Schütz
organization
Astrid Schuetz, born in Graz, Austria, writes texts for print, web and social media. She studied media in Graz and is at home in the world of communication for almost 25 years. Apart from words, she captures the festival with photos. Small, fine details are her passion. Astrid’s pictures have already been shown in calendars and exhibitions.
Maria Lilian Barwick
organization
Maria Lilian Barwick, born in Innsbruck, Austria, is a political science student with a passion for music and art. With an Austrian mother involved in local culture work and a British father working in the music industry, she soon recognized the mutual love she shares for the scene. With some education in piano and performing arts, Maria understands the world on stage and behind but she especially enjoys connecting artists with listeners and witnessing the unity that appears with the audience.
Aurelia Schmid
organization
Christian Jungwirth
photography
Agentur KAMA.
website
Oliver Hörzer
design
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