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**Mozart in the Orchard - Maestro Gil Shochat Hosts the Orchard Orchestra!**

**The Magic Between Keyboards: The Accordion Meets the Piano**

Imagine the nostalgic and warm sound of the accordion blending with the power and precision of the piano and the symphonic orchestra. In a new and exciting show, maestro and pianist Gil Shochat joins the Orchard Orchestra – a unique and extraordinary Israeli ensemble – for an evening filled with celebration of emotion, virtuosity, and the best of Israeli culture.

The Orchard Orchestra, based on the sounds of the accordion combined with brass and woodwind instruments, bass guitar, and drums, is more than just a musical ensemble; it is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the valuables of Hebrew songs and the accordion instrument. In this performance, the Orchard breaks out of the familiar framework towards new horizons, under Shochat's direction and arrangements.

**From Italian Opera to the Fields of Russia**

The evening begins with a journey into the heart of world classics. International opera singer, soprano Ira Bertman, will perform under the direction of Shochat and with the orchestra's accompaniment the greatest and most exciting arias ever written. From the sweeping drama of Verdi's "La Traviata" to the magnificent fragility of Puccini's "Madame Butterfly."

But the connection doesn't stop there. The show reveals the deep roots of Israeli and operatic music through popular Russian songs – those immortal melodies that inspired the rich repertoire of the Orchard and the local musical culture. A direct line stretches between the grand halls of Europe and the Israeli kibbutz and city.

**Participants:**

- **Gil Shochat:** Musical director, editor, host, and pianist.

- **Ira Bertman:** International soprano.

- **Yossi Groshka:** Virtuoso accordion soloist.

- **Uri Khodorov:** Musical director of the Orchard Orchestra.

- **The Orchard Orchestra:** A full ensemble including accordions, wind instruments, rhythm section, and singers.

**A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience**

This is a show that touches the heart of every music lover – whether you are a devoted opera fan, admirer of old Hebrew songs, or simply seeking an evening of uncompromising artistic quality. The combination of the Orchard and Gil Shochat creates a new, rich, and surprising sound that proves music is one big language connecting worlds. Don't miss this musical celebration of the year – the sound of the accordion has never sounded more regal!