A performance inspired by Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, composed as a collage of seven “musical pictures”: original works commissioned especially for this production from seven young Israeli composers. Each composition is accompanied by a unique video-art interpretation created in dialogue with the music. Every musical piece draws its inspiration from a different Hebrew text — a single word, a poem, or a biblical passage — serving as the creative source for the composition.
The role of the guide through this “musical museum” is performed by actor and radio personality Jacky Levy, who leads the audience from one musical picture to another on a journey following the Hebrew language.
The performance was originally created for the Hebrew Language Conference 2010 in Rishon LeZion.
Creators
e to Nothing – Music and Text Editing: Roy Oppenheim
And After Babel – Music: Amit Weiner
Slang Is the Poetry of the Common Man – Music and Text: Zohar Sharon
Root – Music: Hai Meirzadeh
The Hebrew City – Music: Nadav Vikinski
I’m There – A Nostalgorithmic Puzzle – Music and Soundtrack Editing: Yonatan Albalak
At the Edge of the Dream – Music and Text: Lotem Azner
Video Art: 951 | Video Art for “Prelude to Nothing” and “At the Edge of the Dream”: Dana Ferber
Musical Director: Zohar Sharon
Performers
Conductor: Roy Oppenheim
Narrator: Jackie Levy | Vocal Soloists – “Slang Is the Poetry of the Common Man”: Keren Mor, Anat Salomon, Guy Barakha, Eran Yosef
Violin I: Adi Hlavin | Violin II: Lia Raikhlin | Viola: Daniel Tanchelson | Cello: Dan Weinstein | Double Bass: Danny Flesteiner | Flute: Roi Amotz | Clarinet: Yotam Amir | Oboe: Amir Moshe | Clarinet: Yonatan Hadas | Saxophone: Noam Dorambus | Horn: Meirav Goldman | Trumpet: Roy Hermon | Trombone: Tal Ben-Rai | Tuba: Udi Raz | Drums & Percussion: Gyuri Politi | Piano: Lotem Azner | Electronics & Electric Guitar: Yonatan Albalak | Sound Engineer: Dedi Cohen
Producer: Hai Meirzada
