The Sound of the Words: The Best of Hebrew Poetry in Israeli Song

Beit Avi Chai presents “The Sound of the Words”: The best of Hebrew poetry in Israeli song.

From Bialik to Zach, from Rahel to Hanoch Levin, Hebrew poetry has been a rich source of texts to be set to music. Here we take a fresh new look at these works.

Each session will include a selection of songs performed in new arrangements.

Organizer, host, and musician: Dr. Ori Leshman

Part 1: Between the Lines, Between the NotesMonday, January 17, 8:30 PMOn the unique, mysterious relationship between text and music through the works of Alterman, Rahel, Leah Goldberg, Hanoch Levin, Yehuda Amichai, Sasha Argov, Moshe Wilensky, Kurt Weill, and more. With Rona Kenan, Liora Rivlin, and Mai Israeli

Part 2: Endless EncountersWednesday, February 16, 8:30 PMMusical arrangements of the poems of Natan Alterman have become inalienable assets of Hebrew song and culture. This event will feature intimate, moving performances of songs from various periods of time. Along with the musical performances, poet Haim Gouri will read some of Alterman’s poems and talk about his many years of acquaintance with them. With Haim Gouri, Sasi Keshet, Rama Messinger, and Mai Israeli

Part 3: My Second ChildhoodMonday, March 21, 8:30 PMThe magical world of children, through poems that have become integral parts of Israeli culture. The event will include works by Bialik, Ayin Hillel, Miriam Yalan Stekelis, Natan Alterman, Yedidya Admon, Hanina Karchevsky, Yitzhak Edel, Sasha Argov, Shmulik Kraus, Matti Caspi, and more. With: Dror Keren and Rama Messinger

Admission: NIS 60; students: NIS 20