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Carnegie Hall Presents

Galilee Chamber Orchestra

Thursday, November 20, 2025 8 PM Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Saleem Abboud-Ashkar by Neva Navaee, Bruce Liu by Christopher Koestlin
Celebrate the return of the Galilee Chamber Orchestra, the first professional orchestra comprising both Arab and Jewish musicians in Israel. The ensemble’s 2022 Carnegie Hall debut, also led by Saleem Abboud-Ashkar, was called “fresh and energetic … impressive” (New York Classical Review). They’re joined by pianist Bruce Liu, one of the most exciting players to emerge in recent years, to perform a personal favorite of Mozart’s: the technically daring Piano Concerto No. 9, “Jeunehomme.” The orchestra also performs Felix Mendelssohn’s evocative “Scottish” Symphony, whose vibrant colors and folk melodies are inspired by the composer’s storied walking tour of the country.

Part of: Orchestral Masterworks

Performers

Galilee Chamber Orchestra
Saleem Abboud-Ashkar, Music Director and Conductor
Bruce Liu, Piano

Program

NIZAR ELKHATER nocturnal whispers (NY Premiere)

MOZART Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, K. 271, "Jeunehomme"

FELIX MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, "Scottish"

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