Classical review: Ashdod Andalusian Orchestra

The Sephardi musical tradition was presented expertly and mostly authentically by the Ashdod Andalusian Orchestra in its season opening concert, conducted by Sivan Albo Ben-Hor.

Unlike a symphony orchestra, this one includes Middle Eastern instruments such as the oud (lute), kanun (zither) and darbuka (drum). Their solo interludes enriched the performance by their characteristic tone colors and the instrumentalists’ remarkable virtuosity. The only foreign element in this context was a piano that in this environment seemed out of place.

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