Live Broadcast Concert Series
Supported by the Paula and Hermann Marx Fund – KKL-JNF.
Gilad Ephrat – Double bass, composition and musical direction
Hagar Maoz – Violin
Hilla Epstein – Cello
Shmuel Elbaz – Mandolin
Program:
Part One:
Walking By
Be’er Basade
Highland Melody
New York Winter Tales
One for Chick
Couscous
Walnut Tree
: Part Two
Bagel, Avocado, Cheddar and Coffee (with Oat Milk)
The Old Vineyard
Waterfalls
Murcia
FedEx
Stockholm
Shir Ha’emek
Founded in 2012, the Gilad Ephrat Ensemble is a string ensemble dedicated to performing Ephrat’s original compositions.
Drawing on his classical and jazz background, Ephrat has spent years exploring musical traditions from around the world. His journey began with Latin American and African music, followed by an exploration of Eastern traditions, including Turkish, Persian, and classical Arabic music. More recently, he has immersed himself in the music of the American South, particularly bluegrass, which draws on Irish and Scottish melodies dating back to the 17th century, traditional country music, and the rich string-playing heritage of the Appalachian Mountains.
Each of these musical traditions has opened new doors for Ephrat, broadening both his musical horizons and his approach to the double bass. By listening closely to the character and demands of each style, he continually searches for the right sound and expression for his instrument. This exploration has led him to discover new tonal colors and innovative ways of playing, whether plucking the strings or using the bow.
Ticket price: 50 NIS
Production: Dorit Productions
