“No one concert this group performs is conventional… One cannot deny PHOENIX’s superb musicianship in whatever it tackles. Those of us looking for first class performance will never be disappointed by PHOENIX. It has set new standards for Early Music performance in Israel.” Go Jerusalem
"Ensemble PHOENIX: for the ones looking for baroque programs with originality and quality." Yedioth Aharonoth
A program built around the mysteries surrounding the lives and deaths of J.S. Bach, Purcell, Stradella, Forqueray and Jean-Marie Leclair.
Tales, speculation, gossip?
Come to the concert and we will fill you in, and delight you with fascinating works by these enigmatic masters.
Leonora Duarte, Palazzo and Synagogue
From the house concerts at the Duarte palazzo, attended by Antwerp's elite, to the songs chanted at the Portuguese synagogue in Amsterdam (known as 'HaMakom’ for its openness and tolerance of Jews), a glimpse into the musical world of Marranos and Jews in the Low Countries in the 17th century.
The Goldberg variations written originally for harpsichord (1741) is one of Bach’s most important works, stunning in the variety of genres it addresses.
PHOENIX performs Bernard Labadie’s brilliant and ground-breaking version for strings and continuo, revealing the awesome wealth of music beyond the harpsichord.
A Magic Carpet brings together Iranian harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani and Israeli viol player Myrna Herzog
in an emotional and fascinating encounter, at the Felicja Blumental International Music Festival.
The extraordinary music of Venetians Lotti, Caldara and Vivaldi influenced the most important composers of the 18th century.
Meet the Requiem that inspired Mozart, the Magnificat that enchanted Bach.
And have fun with the gondola song!
Wine, gambling – how these things have significantly affected the lives of Bach and Telemann.
Enjoy the music and get to know the human stories behind.
With Moshe Aron Epstein (baroque flute), Myrna Herzog (viola da gamba and musical direction), Marina Minkin (harpsichord) and Marina Katz (baroque cello).
Was Salieri really this mediocre composer depicted in the film Amadeus?
If so, why was Salieri worshipped all over Europe as a great composer?
Hear vocal and instrumental music by Mozart and Salieri – and participate in a quiz: let's see if you can really tell who wrote what...
Soloists: Vittoria Giacobazzi (Italy - soprano), Genevieve Blanchard (classical flute), Gili Rinot (classical clarinet). Conductor: Myrna Herzog
Marking the inauguration of David Shemer’s grand fortepiano, Ensemble PHOENIX on period instruments presents late fortepiano trios by three composers who had a personal connection: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Josef Haydn and Stephen Storace. It is a pleasant surprise to hear the nearly unknown Storace trios, side by side with two of the most beloved trios by Mozart (KV 542) and Haydn (the f# minor trio) - here in a Beethovenesque phase. With David Shemer (grand fortepiano), Rachel Ringelstein ( violin) and Myrna Herzog (cello).
