shahar
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Posted : Jul 26, 2004 10:43
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This is a bit offtopic but it's really a nice venture, the kind we definitely need more of and should support. Besides, ppl who like music, there are few here, will enjoy it. Also it's for free 
give it a try...
Aug. 4 (Wed.) - 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage NYc, USA
featuring
The Arab-Israeli Orchestra of Nazareth
& Omar Faruk Tekbilek & his Ensemble
Pharoah’s Daughter
located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
(Enter at 69th Street and 5th Avenue.)
Information: 212-360 2777
www.SummerStage.org
Gates Open: 6:00 PM -
free admission
The Arab-Israeli Orchestra of Nazareth
U.S. debut! Formed in 1990 by Suheil Radwan and featuring violinist Nizar Radwan and singer Hiba Batchish,
the Arab-Israeli Orchestra of Nazareth brings together the finest Arab, Muslim & Christian, and Jewish musicians and singers from Nazareth and Galilee in Israel.
The orchestra specializes in the performance of classical, traditional and folk Arabic music played on acoustic instruments.
World Famous Sufi Musician in Concert:
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & his Ensemble (Gate Productions)
Turkish Virtuoso Omar Faruk Tekbilek & his Ensemble will be in town for one night only in an evening of traditional Sufi, folk and contemporary music from the Middle East.
With:
Hasan Isikkut (Kanun)
Pablo Vergara (Keyboards)
Robert Gomez (Guitar)
River Guerguerian (Percussion)
Murat Tekbilek (Percussion)
Other dates in the US with the Arab-Israeli Orchestra of Nazareth:
July 29 (Thu.) 2004 - 8:00PM
Skirball Cultural Center – A Tribute to Oum Kulthum
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
www.skirball.org
free admission
July 31 (Sat.) 2004 - 8:30PM
Georgetown University - Gaston Hall
37th and O Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Information: 202-687 3838
http://performingarts.Georgetown.edu
Aug. 3 (Tue.) - 1:00PM
Concert at the UN
46 St. & 1st Ave
NYC, NY
Aug. 3 (Tue.) - 6:00PM
Arsenal Gallery
830 Fifth Avenue, at 64th Street, 3rd Fl.
NY, NY
Presented by SummerStage NY - Members of the Orchestra will give a lecture and demonstration of classical, traditional and folk Arabic music from the 1950s.
free admission - www.SummerStage.org
The Arab-Israeli Orchestra of Nazareth is sponsored by:
Office of Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Israel in NY
The New York-Israel Cultural Cooperation commission - a joint venture of the State of Israel and the State of New York, George E. Pataki--Governor
Embassy of Israel Cultural Affairs
Co-sponsored by The Abraham Fund Initiatives
Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles
Georgetown University Program in Performing Arts
Theater J at the Washington DC JCC
The Washington Jewish Music Festival
The Peace Café in Washington DC
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