ANDALUSIAN FLAMENCO Concert by Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon Lezion

The Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon Lezion will host some leading musicians on stage for an event full of Flamenco music and traditional Moroccan singing, musically arranged for a symphonic orchestra.

This concert is the second one in a series of concerts called: "From Andalusia with Love".

This is the first collaboration between the well-known Piyyut singer, Benjamin Bouzaglo, and the top of Israel Flamenco singers, Yehuda Shweiki. They will be accompanied by Hagai Leshem (Cajón), Ofir Atar (Flamenco Guitar) and Yaron Hason (Classical Guitar soloist).

The "Metroj-Lod" Ensemble will join them by playing traditional instruments.
The conductor and musical director of this series of concerts is Shmuel Elbaz.

This concert will consist of compositions that combine the world of Flamenco with traditional Moroccan singing and also some compositions from the classic Spanish repertoire that emphasize the beauty and the power of a symphonic orchestra.

Benjamin Bouzaglo is one of the world's most successful Piyyut singers in the Andalusian music scene. He was born in France and at the age of 7 he already started learning from the well-known Piyyut singer, Avraham Buhadana. By 15 he moved to Israel without his family and rose ever since. Bouzaglo took part in concerts and festivals from Europe and America to Morocco and Dubai

Yehuda Shweiki was born in Israel and started learning Flamenco guitar at 15 with private tutors and by himself. By the age of 23 he received a scholarship that enabled him to study Flamenco singing for 2 years at the Seville Flamenco Academy. Ever since he's been giving frequent guitar and singing concerts in Israel and abroad.

Yaron Hason is a Royal Music Academy graduate and has won scholarships for 10 consecutive years. He has performed in many recitals and festivals throughout the world by playing famous pieces alongside his own compositions.

Yaron gives master-classes throughout the world and received an award for his contribution to the Israeli music by his playing and his compositions.

Shmuel Elbaz, born in Be'er Sheva, has graduated the Jerusalem Music Academy and the Amsterdam Music Academy. He was the head conductor of the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra between the years 2002-2015 and currently conducts the Kibbutz Chamber Orchestra of Netanya. Shmuel has also played as a Mandolin soloist with many of Israeli orchestras.
He also gives lectures in many academic institutes in Israel and in 2004 he created the Netivot Music School.

Andalusian Flamenco, April 3rd, 20:30, Rishon LeZion Cultural Center.
Ticket prices: 88-150 (concessions for senior citizens).
For tickets call 03-6484840 or click here.

Conductor, Musical Director, Arrangements: Shmuel Elbaz

Piyyut Singer: Benjamin Bouzaglo

Flamenco Singer: Yehuda Shweiki

Cajón: Hagai Leshem

Flamenco Guitar: Ofir Atar

Classical Guitar: Yaron Hason

Traditional Instruments: Metroj-Lod Ensemble

Musical Advisor: Yoram Azulai

Photo Credit: Itamar Doweck

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