Gershwin, Gospel, and the Jewish Connection - Iris and Ofer Portugaly with the Gospel Choir
80-100 ₪
The show 'Gershwin, Gospel and the Jewish Connection' by Iris and Ofer Portugali with the Gospel Choir showcases the influence of American Jewish composers on 20th-century popular music. The performance combines jazz, swing, and gospel, highlighting the influences between Jewish and African-American cultures. Noteworthy are the renewed performances of classics such as 'What a Wonderful World' and 'Summertime'.
The show 'Gershwin, Gospel and the Jewish Connection' by Iris and Ofer Portugali with the Gospel Choir showcases the influence of American Jewish composers on 20th-century popular music. The performance combines jazz, swing, and gospel, highlighting the influences between Jewish and African-American cultures. Noteworthy are the renewed performances of classics such as 'What a Wonderful World' and 'Summertime'.
**Gershwin, Gospel, and the Jewish Connection**
Iris and Ofer Portugali with the Gospel Choir in a New Show!
The performance "Gershwin, Gospel, and the Jewish Connection" tells the story of American Jewish composers who left a profound mark on 20th-century popular music. At the center is George Gershwin, born in 1898 as Jacob Gershowitz, who, along with his brother Ira, created an entire soundtrack for America: countless songs and compositions that became eternal classics.
In the show, we will weave together the worlds of jazz, swing, and gospel, emphasizing the mutual influences between Jewish and Afro-American cultures—including the fascinating story of Louis Armstrong, one of the greatest artists of all time, who wore a Star of David around his neck until his last day.
On stage: an electrifying combination of soul, harmony, and energy, as timeless classics get new life: "What a Wonderful World," "A Foggy Day," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Our Love Is Here to Stay," "Summertime," "Fascinating Rhythm," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "I Got Rhythm," and more.
**Performers:**
- Iris Portugali – Vocals and Drums
- Ofer Portugali – Piano, Vocals, Arrangements, and Musical Direction
- Shai Portugali – Vocals and Keyboards
- Eran Zilberberg – Double Bass
**With the Gospel Choir:**
- Liora Gonzalez, Hen Yamin – Soprano
- Yael Mintz, Shai Portugali – Alto
- Ofer Lazar Cohen, Itamar Hartstein, Idan Sasson – Tenor and Bass
