Eden Sinfonia
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The Eden Sinfonia is a young professional Orchestra based in London, founded in 2004 by Music Director Daniel Cohen
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The Eden Sinfonia explores differed aspects of music. The orchestra's programs extend from the Baroque
to the 21st century and its size - from the chamber to symphonic. The Eden Sinfonia also aims to introduce British audience to the treasure trove of Israeli and Middle-Eastern classical music.
A champion of new music, the Eden Sinfonia, is responsible for British and world premieres of piece by young and established composers alike. These include: Matan Porat http://www.matanporat.com/, Mark Kopytmanhttp://www.kopytman.com/, Aaron Holloway Nahum http://www.aaronhollowaynahum.com/, Tzvi Avnihttp://www.tzvi-avni.com/, Paul Ben-Haim
, Michael Wople and many others. These collaboration is formed out of the belief "it is only through the constant search for new musical language that we can ensure the preservation of our timeless classics.'"
The Eden Sinfonia performed in such prestigious venues as St Martin in the fields, St James's Piccadilly, Duke's Hall, and the Shaw Theater, and this coming November will have its debut at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/ on the 30th November 2008 as part of the Musical Dialogues Festival.
Daniel Cohen (conductor)
Daniel Cohen is a conductor and violinist .Daniel Cohen is Music Director of the Eden Sinfonia, Artistic Director of the Gropius Ensemble, Israel's interdisciplinary Group and chief conductor of the Jersey Chamber Orchestra....
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The Eden Sinfonia explores differed aspects of music. The orchestra's programs extend from the Baroque
Baroque
The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
to the 21st century and its size - from the chamber to symphonic. The Eden Sinfonia also aims to introduce British audience to the treasure trove of Israeli and Middle-Eastern classical music.
A champion of new music, the Eden Sinfonia, is responsible for British and world premieres of piece by young and established composers alike. These include: Matan Porat http://www.matanporat.com/, Mark Kopytmanhttp://www.kopytman.com/, Aaron Holloway Nahum http://www.aaronhollowaynahum.com/, Tzvi Avnihttp://www.tzvi-avni.com/, Paul Ben-Haim
Paul Ben-Haim
Paul Ben-Haim was an Israeli composer. Born Paul Frankenburger in Munich, Germany, he studied composition with Friedrich Klose and he was assistant conductor to Bruno Walter and Hans Knappertsbusch from 1920 to 1924...
, Michael Wople and many others. These collaboration is formed out of the belief "it is only through the constant search for new musical language that we can ensure the preservation of our timeless classics.'"
The Eden Sinfonia performed in such prestigious venues as St Martin in the fields, St James's Piccadilly, Duke's Hall, and the Shaw Theater, and this coming November will have its debut at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Queen Elizabeth Hall
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is a music venue on the South Bank in London, United Kingdom that hosts daily classical, jazz, and avant-garde music and dance performances. The QEH forms part of Southbank Centre arts complex and stands alongside the Royal Festival Hall, which was built for the Festival...
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/ on the 30th November 2008 as part of the Musical Dialogues Festival.
External links
- Eden Sinfonia official website
- Eden Sinfonia on the Jewish Music Institute Website
- Interview with music director Daniel Cohen on MUSO website
- Daniel Cohen's official website