Jerusalem Orchestra East & West youth division to perform at UN
The group is scheduled to present a repertoire intended to bridge cultures, including Zohar Argov’s “Yam Shel Dmaot” (“A Sea of Tears”), Abdel Wahab’s “Khayy Khay,” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
TJO Youth-Galilee, a delegation from the Jerusalem Orchestra East & West, will perform at the United Nations General Assembly opening on Tuesday evening. The ensemble, led by Maestro Tom Cohen, will be the sole musical act at the event. Earlier, the young musicians participated in a jam session with renowned Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza, performing songs from various Eastern and Western traditions.
The orchestra, composed of 14 to 23-year-old Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze musicians from across the Galilee, joined Broza for an informal rehearsal. A Jewish businessman and philanthropist invited the youth ensemble to New York to demonstrate how musicians from diverse backgrounds can collaborate through music. During the performance, the group will present a culturally bridging repertoire, including Zohar Argov's "Yam Shel Dmaot," Abdel Wahab's "Khayy Khay," and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."
Cohen expressed appreciation for Broza's mentorship, noting that the young musicians received the same generosity and love during their time with the mentor. The combined experience serves as a testament to the potential for a vibrant and exciting future in the meeting between East and West.
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