First performance of an Israeli Orchestra in Bayreuth: July 26, 2011
A standing ovation for the Israel Chamber Orchestra and its Music Director Roberto Paternostro for their historical first performance of music by Richard Wagner – and of “Hatikva”, Israel’s national anthem – in Bayreuth on 26 July 2011.
Bridge Building and Stonewalling
The concert was preceded by fierce protests by holocaust survivors in Israel, where Wagner’s music has been taboo for decades. The performance turned into a resounding success for the Israel Chamber Orchestra and its Music Director, Roberto Paternostro.
The concert was perceived as a positive signal of rapprochement - on initiative by Roberto Paternostro, the City of Bayreuth and under the patronage of Katharina Wagner.
Newspapers wrote:.. "a piece of music history" .. "a great triumph for the ensemble" .. "historic moment"
Here's an overview about articles, documentations and the recording.
Timeline
Click on image to enlarge (in German language)
Download as Pdf:
Live recording - CD
SACD with detailed booklet. More information and audio samples: "Historical Moment in Bayreuth"
ARD Documentary "Eine besondere Premiere" - In German langugage, by Richard C. Schneider, 30 min (Broadcast: July 31, 2011, ARDexclusiv)
See ARD-Blog "Zwischen Mittelmeer und Jordan",
1st part: Vorsichtige Annäherung an Wagner
2nd part: Ein großer Moment der Musikgeschichte
First official press release and statements by Patron Katharina Wagner, Major Dr. Michael Hohl and Roberto Paternostro: (October 2010)
http://www.robertopaternostro....euth-gastspiel/
Statements in English
First reactions: 30 articles by the most important European newspapers and New York Times
Link Pressespiegel
Concert: International Press
Part 1: ARD Tagesschau, Die Zeit, Ha’aretz (Israel), Die Welt, FAZ, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Tagesspiegel, Berliner Morgenpost, Times, Stern, CNN, Deutschlandfunk, ORF - Link
Part 2: Guardian, Le Monde, Telegraph, El Mundo, Corriere della Sera, 3sat, BR Klassik, TIME, NPR (USA), Reuters, AFP, Le Point, Fox News - Link
Part 3 - "Versöhntes und Unversöhntes" von Susanne Benda u.a. Link
Further articles and interviews
Die Zeit: Ein Portrait. Roberto Paternostro
Das Israel Chamber Orchestra ist bereit für Bayreuth und schweigt
Jüdische Allgemeine: Ich will das Eis brechen -- Available in English, Blog GetClassical: Link to Article
Concert: July 26, 2011, 11 AM
Stadthalle Bayreuth
Patron: Katharina Wagner
Program:
Tsvi Avni: Prayer
Gustav Mahler: Rückertlieder. Arr. and soloist: Dietrich Henschel
Felix Mendelsohn: Symphony No. 4 "Italian"
Franz Liszt: Angelus
Richard Wagner: Siegfried-Idyll
Israel Chamber Orchestra
Roberto Paternostro
Bridge Building and Stonewalling
The concert was preceded by fierce protests by holocaust survivors in Israel, where Wagner’s music has been taboo for decades. The performance turned into a resounding success for the Israel Chamber Orchestra and its Music Director, Roberto Paternostro.
The concert was perceived as a positive signal of rapprochement - on initiative by Roberto Paternostro, the City of Bayreuth and under the patronage of Katharina Wagner.
Newspapers wrote:.. "a piece of music history" .. "a great triumph for the ensemble" .. "historic moment"
Here's an overview about articles, documentations and the recording.
Timeline
Click on image to enlarge (in German language)
Download as Pdf:
Live recording - CD
SACD with detailed booklet. More information and audio samples: "Historical Moment in Bayreuth"
ARD Documentary "Eine besondere Premiere" - In German langugage, by Richard C. Schneider, 30 min (Broadcast: July 31, 2011, ARDexclusiv)
See ARD-Blog "Zwischen Mittelmeer und Jordan",
1st part: Vorsichtige Annäherung an Wagner
2nd part: Ein großer Moment der Musikgeschichte
First official press release and statements by Patron Katharina Wagner, Major Dr. Michael Hohl and Roberto Paternostro: (October 2010)
http://www.robertopaternostro....euth-gastspiel/
Statements in English
First reactions: 30 articles by the most important European newspapers and New York Times
Link Pressespiegel
Concert: International Press
Part 1: ARD Tagesschau, Die Zeit, Ha’aretz (Israel), Die Welt, FAZ, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Tagesspiegel, Berliner Morgenpost, Times, Stern, CNN, Deutschlandfunk, ORF - Link
Part 2: Guardian, Le Monde, Telegraph, El Mundo, Corriere della Sera, 3sat, BR Klassik, TIME, NPR (USA), Reuters, AFP, Le Point, Fox News - Link
Part 3 - "Versöhntes und Unversöhntes" von Susanne Benda u.a. Link
Further articles and interviews
Die Zeit: Ein Portrait. Roberto Paternostro
Das Israel Chamber Orchestra ist bereit für Bayreuth und schweigt
Jüdische Allgemeine: Ich will das Eis brechen -- Available in English, Blog GetClassical: Link to Article
Concert: July 26, 2011, 11 AM
Stadthalle Bayreuth
Patron: Katharina Wagner
Program:
Tsvi Avni: Prayer
Gustav Mahler: Rückertlieder. Arr. and soloist: Dietrich Henschel
Felix Mendelsohn: Symphony No. 4 "Italian"
Franz Liszt: Angelus
Richard Wagner: Siegfried-Idyll
Israel Chamber Orchestra
Roberto Paternostro
