My Beloved Thessaloniki | Eric Davidov’s Virtuosos Series

Arik Davidov Hosts Gila Hassid, Uzi Rosenblatt and Lazar Bueno

Arik Davidov in the show “Thessaloniki, My Love” | Hosts Gila Hassid, Uzi Rosenblatt and Lazar Bueno

Arik and the band will host Gila Hassid in music, singing and stories from the Greek homes of southern Tel Aviv. She will be joined by Lazar Bueno, a Thessaloniki native with a warm, deep voice and moving bouzouki playing, and Uzi Rosenblatt, who will accompany the performance with Balkan accordion pieces. Together, they will bring the aromas, sounds and culture of the Jews of Greece and the Balkans to our stage.

The show features musicians, live filming and visual segments.

Participants:

• Arik Davidov — trumpet
• Tomer Mizamir — piano and musical direction
• Gila Hassid — vocals and piano
• Lazar Bueno — vocals and bouzouki
• Uzi Rosenblatt — accordion
• Aviad Aton — drums and percussion
• Reut Davidov — video
• Topaz Sashkis — live filming

Photo credit: Ilan Bashor