- Liturgical Nazareth הפסטיבל הליטורגי בנצרת

Festival 2023 at the Salesian Church in Nazareth

Grace us with Peace (Dona Nobis Pacem)

Soprano Nour Darwish accompanied by the Polyphony Quartet, in an original production - a selection of liturgical pieces from the classical canon, Arabic classics and Christmas carols in a special arrangement
Thursday, December 14, 20:00, Salesian Church (Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent)

Woman's Love and Life

Schumann's lieder Frauen-Liebe und Leben and more: Nazareth-born international pianist Saleem Abboud Ashkar hosts singers Hila Baggio and Rachel Frenkel, pianist Dr. Fadi Deeb and Clarinet player Samir Graieb for an exquisite chamber concert.

Friday, December 15, 20:30, Salesian Church (Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent)

Stabat Mater

The festival's Finale with the Galilee Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Saleem Abboud Ashkar: Stabat Mater by Pergolesi and the String Serenade by Elgar. Soprano: Hila Baggio, Mezzo-Soprano: Rachel Frenkel
Saturday, December 16, 16:00, Salesian Church (Basilica of Jesus the Adolescent)

About the festival

הפסטיבל הליטורגי הרביעי בנצרת

הפסטיבל הליטורגי בנצרת חוזר זו השנה הרביעית – גדול יותר וחגיגי מאי פעם. אנו גאים להציג בפניכם אירוע שכבר הפך לחלק מלוח השנה המוזיקלי של חובבי התרבות בישראל: מסורת אמנותית שהולכת ומשתרשת, תוך ביסוס מעמדו של הפסטיבל כאירוע מוזיקה איכותי המושך שוחרי מוזיקה ותיירים רבים לנצרת של ערב חג המולד.

What is liturgical music?

Liturgical music originated as a part of religious ceremony, and includes a number of traditions, both ancient and modern. Liturgical music is well known as a part of Catholic Mass, the Anglican Holy Communion service (or Eucharist) and Evensong, the Lutheran Divine Service, the Orthodox liturgy...

Polyphony Education

We believe that classical music has a unique power to transcend cultural and social boundaries, while advancing the building of a rich and vibrant civil society. Polyphony Education aims to help bridge the divide between the Arab and Jewish communities in Israel through classical...