Our Creations Throughout the Years
Season 3
2011-12
׳The Middle Eastern Andalusian Orchestra Ashkelon׳
1. Season Concerts:
Provence
A concert with a whiff of France featuring the songs of Enrico Macias and a touch of Raï, which drives French youth crazy. A performance of an extraordinary, specially commissioned Israeli creation by composer Daniel Koren.
Participants: Shimon Sibony, Eyal Sela (wind instruments), Maya Belsitzman (cello), and Emmanuel Hannoun (actor) in a piece by Daniel Koren—Couscous Concerto and Cello.
Marrakesh
An authentic Moroccan concert a la Andalusian with Arabic and Hebrew mixed into early chaabi music, the classic Moroccan folk style, which is the orchestra’s specialty.
Participants: Emil Zrihan, Abdeslam Safiani (Morocco), and Daoud al Harat.
Gibraltar
The strait that connects Europe to Africa and Spain to Morocco serves as a bridge between cultures and a conduit for music styles. A powerful combination of Flamenco bursting with passion and irresistible Maghreb rhythms.
Participants: Yehuda Shawki, Benjamin Bouzaglo, Simo Levy, Hagai Bilitzky (contrabass), Yaakov Rubin (mandolin and mandola).
Easterly
Participants: Emil Zrihan, Haim Zrihan, and the Alaev family.
2. Off-Season Notable Concerts:
Collaborative concert tour with Israeli singer, Yasmin Levy
Human Rights Day in Rabin Square
Participants: Aya Korem, Kobi Oz, and Abate Berihun.
Joint concert with Knesiyat Hasechel
A collaboration to mark the band’s successful 20-year career with the orchestra.
Partcipants: Knesiyat Hasechel
