The international pianist and composer Guy Mintus will join the Israeli Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion, conducted by Ido Spitalnik, in a unique performance combining improvisation and jazz influences. The concert will feature original works and arrangements of themes by Beethoven, Gershwin, and more. A complimentary drink, included in the ticket price, will be served before the concert.
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International pianist and composer Guy Mintus in a captivating encounter with the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion, conducted by Ido Shpitalnik in a special program that crosses stylistic and period boundaries.
Guy Mintus will open with Mozart's Concerto No. 20, to which he will add original and surprising cadenzas that combine improvisation and influences from jazz and traditional music from around the world.
Later in the evening, Guy Mintus's regular trio will join the celebration for exciting performances of original compositions and new arrangements of themes by Beethoven, Gershwin, and Naomi Shemer. A thrilling meeting of depth, humor, virtuosity, and an open heart.
Conductor: Ido Shpitalnik
Piano: Guy Mintus
Double Bass: Aran Hardy
Drums: Jonathan Rosen
Program:
- Mozart - Concerto No. 20 in D minor
- Beethoven - Pathetique Sonata 2nd movement, arranged for jazz trio and orchestra
- Gershwin - "Someone To Watch Over Me"
- Guy Mintus - "Lev," "Dalb," "Our Journey Together"
- Naomi Shemer - "I am a Guitar"
Before the concert, you are invited for a drink, included in the ticket price.
The concert takes place at FRIENDS (Mofet) Hall, 61 Rothschild Street, Rishon LeZion.