Israel's 55th "Independence Day" Concert
May 14, 2003

Gil Shaham, Violinist
Orly Shaham, Piano

About the Performers

Audiences internationally recognize Gil Shaham and many noted critics as one of today's most talented and engaging classical artists. He has recorded with the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony. Mr. Shaham's 2002-03 season included a trio tour of North America with pianist Yefim Bronfman and cellist Truls Mork. Mr. Shaham won a Grammy Award in 1999 for his recital album "American Scenes."

Orli Shaham has established an impressive international reputation as on of today's most gifted young pianists. Her recent seasons have included successful debuts with the Cleveland and Philadelphia orchestras. Ms. Shaham was an artist-in-residence on NPR's "Performance Today," where she preformed a week of live broadcast.

Program

Dvorak: Sonata in F Major, Op. 57

Prokofiev: Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94a

Korngold: Suite from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Op. 11

Brahms: Hungarian Dances