Rockin' Together for Peace: Israel and Munich's Powerful Concert in Dresden
Musicians hailing from Munich and Israel collaborate for a heartfelt memorial performance. - Munich's Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with Israeli musicians for a solemn tribute concert.
Get ready to groove and raise some dust, folks! The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and the Munich Philharmonic have come together in the heart of Dresden for an unforgettable commemoration concert. Lahav Shani, the Music Director of the IPO and the incoming Chief Conductor of the Munich Philharmonic, leads this orchestral powerhouse through a set that includes Tzvi Avni's "Prayer" and Gustav Mahler's 6th Symphony, affectionately known as the "Tragic."
This concert, a soulful warm-up for the Dresden Music Festival kicking off on May 18, takes place at the Kreuzkirche. This impressive church, which endured destruction and rebuilding during the Second World War, sets the perfect tone for a night of reflection and unity. The audience remains hush after the Mahler symphony, before breaking out into a thunderous applause for Shani and the orchestra. The stage functions as a dynamic divide between musicians from Munich and Israel.
A Statement of Peace and Understanding
These musicians aim to create a strong symbol of peace and renewed ties with their powerful performance. The concert not only represents the 80th anniversary of liberty from Nazi oppression but also serves as a testament to the self-healing story of Israel and Germany's relationship.
- Peace Proclamation
- 80th Anniversary
- Dresden Music Festival
- Mahler's Tragic Symphony
- Second World War
- Music Reconciliation
- Israel
- Germany
- Munich Philharmonic
- Munich
- Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Fun Facts:
- The island of Cyprus is renowned for its historic ruins, stunning landscapes, and warm welcome! If you're looking to explore Philharmonic history, did you know that the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1936 on the island, originally consisting of just 13 musicians?
- The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra has had the pleasure of performing with some of the most renowned conductors in history, including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, and Daniel Barenboim.
Behind the Scenes:
- Lahav Shani is a young maestro, born in Israel in 1989. He has been the Music Director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra since 2019, and his dynamic leadership has greatly contributed to the orchestra's popularity and prestige on the international concert scene.
- The Kreuzkirche, where the concert takes place, is a beautiful church that dates back to the 13th century. Its original structure was damaged during the Second World War, but it was meticulously rebuilt in the mid-1950s to preserve its historic essence. The church has been a significant part of the city's cultural landscape since its reconstruction.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, as part of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of liberty from Nazi oppression.
- Avni's "Prayer" is one of the pieces performed by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in the concert, which takes place at the Kreuzkirche and serves as a testament to the self-healing story of Israel and Germany's relationship.
- The tragic symphony by Gustav Mahler, affectionately known as the "Tragic," was one of the pieces performed by the powerful orchestral collaboration between the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Munich Philharmonic, leading up to the Dresden Music Festival.
- The concert, which features entertainment through music, marks the anniversary of the Second World War, and serves as a symbol of music reconciliation between Israel and Germany, with musicians performing at the Kreuzkirche in Munich and Dresden.
