San Diego Opera Presents Duo Amal in Free Concert
Israeli and Palestinian Piano Duo Bridges Borders, Cultures and Differences Through Music
Free Concert on February 25, 2014 to Launch San Diego Opera’s “50 Events for the 50th Anniversary”
San Diego, CA – San Diego Opera is proud to present
Duo Amal, an Israeli and Palestinian piano duo who bridge
borders, cultures and differences while creating a dialogue of peace
through music.
San Diego Opera is honored to be presenting a free concert to the public on
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 7 PM
at Congregation Beth Israel (9001 Towne Centre Dr., San Diego, CA
92122). This concert will launch San Diego Opera’s “50 Events for the 50th Anniversary” which the Company will celebrate during the 2015 season.
Duo Amal’s appearance is made possible by the generosity of San Diego Opera board member
Moses Urbano and Eckard Weber.
Although this concert is free, attendees must RSVP online at
http://www.sdopera.com/SDO50/DuoAmal
About Duo Amal
Protégés
of Maestro Zubin Mehta, Palestinian Bishara Haroni and Israeli Yaron
Kohlberg decided to join forces for a peace concert at the Oslo Opera
House in 2011. The concert’s tremendous success resulted in a permanent
partnership,
aptly titled Duo Amal - a musical collaboration that transcends
political and national differences. Amal - the Arabic word for ‘hope’,
reflects the meaningful message behind this duo's work. Together, they
are not only a unique collaboration, but also aim
to spread the urgent message for peace, within the context of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Duo Amal have performed before
enthusiastic audiences in many significant venues worldwide. Among these
are the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, Beethovenfest
Bonn, Melbourne Arts Festival, Beijing Concert Hall, Tokyo’s Musashino
Center, and Korea’s Goyang Center of the Arts. They have also performed
with some of the world’s leading orchestras, such as the Israel
Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO). As soloists, each of
the duo’s members is an accomplished virtuoso in his own right. Haroni
completed his studies at the Hanover Hochschule für Musik und Theater.
He has performed under the baton of such prominent conductors as Lorin
Maazel and Daniel Barenboim, and collaborated
with major orchestras including the London Philharmonic and the Israel
Philharmonic Orchestras.
Kohlberg
is the winner of ten prestigious international piano competitions,
among them the Cleveland International Competition (second prize),
Parnassos International Competition (first prize), and Top of the World,
Norway.
He has performed worldwide in some of the most renowned venues
including Carnegie Hall, the Kremlin in Moscow, the UN Hall in Geneva,
among many others.
Their repertoire, ranging from baroque to modern, also includes commissioned works by both Israeli and Palestinian composers.
Known
for their mixture of humor, playfulness, and absolute meticulousness,
Duo Amal are rapidly becoming a highlight in the international scene of
classical music and a true testament that music can indeed break through
the
greatest of boundaries.
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets for the Duo Amal concert are free but a reservation is required. Visit
www.sdopera.com/SDO50/duoamal
to reserve tickets. Single tickets for all mainstage operas are on
sale. Single ticket prices start at $35 and can be purchased by calling
(619) 533-7000 or online at
www.sdopera.com.
Subscriptions range from $105 - $1,120 and can be purchased by calling (619) 533-7000 or online at
www.sdopera.com.
Tuesday
Night Senior Discounts are also available for a full series four-opera
subscription. Proof of age is required. Call (619) 533-7000 or online at
www.sdopera.com for more information.
The 2014 International Season
Pagliacci
Ruggero Leoncavallo January 25, 28, 31 and February 2 (mat), 2014
The Elixir of Love Gaetano Donizetti February 15, 18, 21 and 23 (mat), 2014
A Masked Ball Giuseppe Verdi March 8, 11, 14 and 16 (mat), 2014
Verdi Requiem Giuseppe Verdi March 20, 2014
Don Quixote
Jules Massenet April 5, 8, 11 and 13 (mat),
2014
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