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2025–26 Season

Galilee Chamber Orchestra

Nov 19, 2025  at 7:30PM

Galilee Chamber Orchestra

Nov 19, 2025  at 7:30PM

Featured Artists

Saleem Ashkar

Conductor

Bruce Liu

Piano

The Galilee Chamber Orchestra is a groundbreaking ensemble, the first professional orchestra in Israel comprising of Jewish and Arab musicians. Under the direction of Chief Conductor Saleem Ashkar, they're joined by prodigious pianist Bruce Liu, noted for his "magician's fingers and soul of integrity" (Le Monde). Hear this ensemble's special harmony in a concert featuring Mendelssohn's "Scottish" Symphony and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 9 ("Jenamy")

Please note: The Philadelphia Orchestra does not perform on this program

An ensemble rapidly gaining international acclaim, the Galilee Chamber Orchestra is led by Saleem Ashkar, a formidable musician … who has a mixture of warmth and clarity, intensity and freshness that simply grabs you” (Die Welt). 

Bruce Liu, winner of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition (2021), is hailed for playing of breathtaking beauty (BBC Music Magazine); he has drawn raves at concerts around the world, including a raucous standing ovation in his 2023 performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival

 

Program

Elkhater

Nocturnal Whispers

Mozart

Piano Concerto No. 9 ("Jenamy")

Mendelssohn

Symphony No. 3 ("Scottish")