Peace Day is a global day of cease-fire and non-violence observed throughout the world on September 21. In 2001, Peace Day received a unanimous resolution from the United Nations. Peace Day is a day for all people to come together in a spirit of hope and possibility, with a unifying spirit of peace and unity.
This special program will include music and dialogue encouraging listeners to connect to their humanity and create opportunities for peaceful connection. On stage, IJ's Artistic Director and Philadelphia Orchestra cellist, Udi Bar-David, will be joined for the first time by Farah Siraj, an acclaimed vocalist from Jordan. Hanna Khoury, Arab-Israeli violinist, Tzvia Wexler, Israeli vocalist, and Hafez El Ali Kotain, a percussionist of Syrian-Venezuelan decent, complete this ensemble.
Participating Artists
Udi Bar-David, American Israeli cellist
Farah Siraj, Jordanian vocalist
Hanna Khoury, Arab-Israeli violinist
Tzvia Wexler, Israeli vocalist
Hafez El Ali Kotain, Syrian-Venezuelan percussionist
FREE
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Ethical Society of Philadelphia
1906 South Rittenhouse Square
To Reserve your FREE tickets, please RSVP by Sept. 14 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR 215-732-2550
To learn more about Peace Day - Philly 2011, go to: www.una-gp.org/peacedayphilly2011.htm
One Song, a unique collaboration between the Scottish Interfaith Council, the Interfaith Office of the Church of Scotland, and Intercultural Journeys, will bring together music from various traditions to unite diverse religions and faiths in this exceptional afternoon event.
On August 31st, Intercultural Journeys will combine forces with the Scottish Interfaith Council to promote better dialogue and understanding throughout Scotland with talent that extends to the Philadelphia Orchestra. In this free concert at Edinburgh's St. Andrew's and St. George's West, these talented musicians will feature classical, Latino, and Middle Eastern arrangements.
The event will highlight Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Clarinetist, Ricardo Morales, IJ's Artistic Director and Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Udi Bar-David, as well as Philadelphia Orchestra members, percussionist Don Liuzzi, and violinist Yayoi Numazawa to perfect this sound quartet.
Participating Artists
Ricardo Morales, clarinet
Udi Bar-David, cello
Don Liuzzi, percussion
Yayoi Numazawa, violin
FREE
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Time: 11:30 am - 1 pm
Location: St. Andrew's and St. George's West
13 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Music with Intercultural Journeys
Friday, June 24
7:00 pm
Spring Mill Café
164 Barren Hill Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428
You won’t want to miss this evening of music and cuisine inspired by African American, Middle Eastern, and North African traditions.
Philadelphia Orchestra cellist and Intercultural Journeys' Artistic Director, Udi Bar-David, along with renowned Chef Michèle Haines will take you on a powerful journey with food and music. Widely considered as one of the most versatile cellists in the world today, Udi is equally at home as a classical cellist and an innovative improviser of music of all genres. Udi will feature many of the songs featured on this most recent, highly acclaimed CD, Beyond Borders. In addition, Chef Michèle’s amazing photographs will be on display and available for purchase during an informal auction.
Menu created by Chef Michèle
Sheep cheese with fresh fruit
Hummus and olives with
Vegetables from the Souk of Tangier and from the Souk of Jerusalem!
choice of
Salmon croquettes with coriander sauce
or
Moroccan tajine with harissa
Peach cobbler Tarte Tatin
Reservations Required
Space is limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, first serve basis.
To make your reservation, contact Chef Michèle at:
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*A non-refundable payment is due when making reservations.*
Cost
$75.00 per person
BYOB
Food, soft beverages, tax, gratuity, and a contribution to
Intercultural Journeys is included in the price per person.
Learn more about the Spring Mill Café at:
Puentes/Bridges, a ground-breaking collaboration that includes Taller Puertorriqueño (Taller), Intercultural Journeys, and the Artistas y Músicos Latino-Americanos (AMLA), and PIFA, will produce and host a series of festival-related events throughout the year at Taller and Esperanza Academy.
On April 29th, an exciting evening of arts exhibits and music will be presented in the heart of the Latino community, at Taller's headquarters. Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Intercultural Journeys will join forces with adult and student musicians from AMLA in a free concert featuring classical and popular works by Latino composers.
Intercultural Journeys will feature Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Clarinetist, Ricardo Morales. IJ's Artistic Director and Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Udi Bar-David will perform as well along side his colleague in the Orchestra and Acting Assistant Concertmaster, Noah Geller. Rolando Morales-Matos, Assistant Conductor of the Lion King and brother of Ricardo, will complete this powerful quartet.
Doors to the Exhibition will open at 6:00 pm. Concert to begin at 8:00 pm.
Participating Artists
Ricardo Morales, clarinet
Udi Bar-David, cello
Noah Geller, violin
Rolando Morales-Matos, percussion
AMLA's jazz quintet
FREE
Location: Taller Puertorriqueño
2721 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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- R. Carlos Nakai returns to Philly
- Poetry Unites International Teens
- Bridges Across Broad Street kick-off
- With Earth and Each Other: A Virtual Rally For A Better Middle East
- Hanna Khoury receives 2010 Pew Fellowship in the Arts
- Drexel University Preaches Peace Through Arts
- Bridging Peace
- Harmony, Hip-Hop, and Hope: Shalom/Salaam
- Concert for Life and Peace