On December 12th the
American Colony Hotel will present a new classical music program, the first one
of its kind in East Jerusalem. The opening evening will take the audience on a
magnificent musical journey into the world of the legendary figure Don Quixote
de la Mancha.
What’s to be expected is a touching and virtuosic recital with songs by Jules Massenet, Maurice Ravel, Jacques Ibert and Mitch Leigh performed by one of the leading singers of today's opera world, French bass Jérôme Varnier who visits Jerusalem before his next commitments at the Opéra de Paris and the Scala opera house. Jérôme Varnier's accompanist will be the internationally renowned pianist Thomas Palmer.
What’s to be expected is a touching and virtuosic recital with songs by Jules Massenet, Maurice Ravel, Jacques Ibert and Mitch Leigh performed by one of the leading singers of today's opera world, French bass Jérôme Varnier who visits Jerusalem before his next commitments at the Opéra de Paris and the Scala opera house. Jérôme Varnier's accompanist will be the internationally renowned pianist Thomas Palmer.
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| Jérôme Varnier opens the new American Colony Concert Series |
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| Pianist of the first recital: Thomas Palmer |
"I am honored to announce the beginning of our Christmas celebrations with a heartwarming recital that comes in a time when we all need to refresh our spirits with joy and hope” says Thomas Brugnatelli, general manager of the hotel. Cultural encounters are certainly now more important than ever and the American Colony Hotel will once again act as an international haven where everyone is able to meet and enjoy the beauty of the place and the program together. But classical music has always played an important role at the legendary American Colony Hotel. Through centuries it was not only a location of historic encounters of world known personalities from Lawrence of Arabia to the political leaders of today, it has also been a place of arts and creation.
Through centuries it was not only
a location of historic encounters of world known personalities from Lawrence of
Arabia to the political leaders of today, it has also been a place of arts and
creation. The archive of the hotel is a treasure chest of old partitions, rare
music scores and compositions that were once written at and for the American
Colony. Now it’s time to let the music play again its prominent part at this
special and unique venue. The newly restored historic Pasha Hall offers the
perfect ambiance and acoustics for classical chamber music evenings. “It’s wonderful
to know that artists from all around the world are going to meet again in
Jerusalem to bring history back to life while creating a new musical adventure
for this city” confides Petra R. Klose, artistic curator of the concert series.
The cycle will continue with a Viennese Soirée in January presenting the Austrian baritone Thomas Zisterer performing a program of Schubert, Mozart, Korngold and Lehar.
The cycle will continue with a Viennese Soirée in January presenting the Austrian baritone Thomas Zisterer performing a program of Schubert, Mozart, Korngold and Lehar.
Concert review by Pamela Hickman:
Pamela Hickman's Concert Critique Blog
Event details:
American Colony Concert Series
“Don Quijotte”
Jérôme Varnier (bass), Thomas Palmer (piano)
Saturday, December12th, at 7pm at the Pasha Room of
the American Colony Hotel,
Louis Vincent St. 1, East Jerusalem
Glühwein and light refreshments after the concert.
Admission: 100 NIS
Information and reservations: admin@amcol.co.il,
Phone: +972 (0)2 627 9777