Voice of Music Festival in the Upper Galilee celebrates 41st season

The Voice of Music Festival in the Upper Galilee is set to celebrate its 41st season, running from October 28 to November 1 at the newly renovated Pastoral Hotel in Kfar Blum. This prestigious event aims to rejuvenate regional culture and tourism in northern Israel, following challenging years for the area. Under the artistic leadership of pianist Dr. Ofra Yitzhaki, the festival offers a unique blend of historical traditions and contemporary perspectives.

Attendees can look forward to interactive programs such as Coffee & Concert, Work in Focus talks, late-night lobby sessions, and daily open rehearsals, providing a rare glimpse into the musicians' creative process. This year's repertoire features a mix of classical masterworks by Schubert, Ravel, and Schoenberg, alongside modern compositions from the 20th and 21st centuries, with Israeli premieres by Naama Pearl-Tzadok and Onn Yosef Kadosh.

Additionally, the festival will showcase world premieres of new Israeli works and a collaborative concert with Nurit Galron. Beyond classical performances, multidisciplinary productions like American Rhapsody will blend classical pieces with jazz and American literature. In honor of the region's recent realities, the closing concert, My Stream, will pay tribute to the festival's past photographer, Ofer "Pushko" Moshkovitz, who tragically lost his life in March 2026.

The festival will also feature a performance by Druze composer Haya Mustafa to remember the children lost in the Majdal Shams rocket strike. Events will extend beyond the hotel grounds, with a special concert at Domus Galilaeae and a musical picnic along the Jordan River, fostering a sense of community. For more information, visit www.kol-hamusica.org.il.