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.”
The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West's youth division is set to perform at the United Nations General Assembly session, marking an important cultural exchange. Convened by Maestro Tom Cohen, the ensemble, composed of musicians aged 14 to 23 from diverse backgrounds including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze communities, recently performed with renowned Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza.
The group, which includes members from the Jerusalem Orchestra East & West, showcased an eclectic mix of songs from Eastern and Western musical traditions during their rehearsal in New York. Their UN performance will feature tracks such as Zohar Argov's "Yam Shel Dmaot," Abdel Wahab's "Khayy Khay," and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," aiming to bridge cultural divides through music.
Maestro Cohen highlighted the significance of Broza's mentorship, emphasizing the potential for a vibrant future in the meeting between East and West through the universal language of music.
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