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KING SOLOMON'S SEAL
Sep.1,1995-May 31,1996
The fabulous seal which gave King
Solomon his legendary powers over na-
ture will serve as the theme of a special
exhibition illustrating the contribution
of Islamic art and science to the cul-
tures of the West. The exhibition, at
the Tower of David Museum of the His-
tory of Jerusalem, will explore the re-
lationships between Islam and neigh-
boring civilizations.
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
Sep.4,1995
The official ceremony at the Knesset
(Israel's Parliament) will be followed by
a massive sight and sound spectacular,
presented above the site of the Israel
Museum. The spectacle will highlight
the establishment of the Capital by
King David and its sacred and eternal
role in the history of the nation.
OPENING CEREMONY OF THE
CITY OF DAVID
Sep.4,1995
Following extensive work and recon-
struction, the archaeological site of the
City of David will be formally opened to
the public in a special ceremony inaugurating the year of events marking Jerusalem's 3000 years of glorious history.
FIDELIO
Sep.7-9,1995
The Deutsche Staatsoper, Berlin
(Germany) directed by Daniel Baren-
boim will present a fully-staged pro-
duction of Beethoven's "Fidelio" at the
picturesque Sultan's Pool, situated at the foot of the Old City walls. Soloists: Catherine Malfitano, Thomas Moser, John Tomlinson, Falk Struckmann, Carola Hohn, Endrik Wottrich, Kwangchul Youn.
BEETHOVEN: THE NINTH
SYMPHONY
Sep.8,1995
The Deutsche Staatsoper, Berlin
(Germany) directed by Daniel Baren-
boim will play Beethoven's Ninth Sym-
phony in a special festive concert cele-
brating Jerusalem's 3000 anniversary.
Soloists: Lynne Dawson, Rosemarie
Lang, Peter Schreier, Falk Struck-
mann.
"NIGHT OF DEGREES"
Sep.14-15,1995
A night-long event of thanksgiving,
song and expressions of faith, dedicated
to David's psalms, celebrating Jerusa-
lem 3000. The event will commence
with the setting of the sun and will con-
tinue until sunrise the following morn-
ing at the Mt. Scopus open-air theater
and in various surrounding halls. The
participants will include singers, choirs,
cantors, orchestras, scholars and stu-
dents.
SALUTE TO JERUSALEM
Oct.10,1995
A massive pageant, made up of
thousands of marchers, dancers, musi-
cians and groups clad in historical cos-
tumes, will fill the streets of Jerusalem. Many cultural traditions will be represented by delegations from various countries, and by some 20 towering floats constructed by the town of Viareggio (Italy), specialists in the colorful art of paper mache.
CLASSICAL WINTER
IN JERUSALEM
Oct.12,1995-Jan.1,1996
Dec.12,1996-Jan.12,1997
A series of concerts and master classes
with the International Symphony Or-
chestra. The ISO is comprised of some
100 highly gifted young musicians (aged
18-30) from around the world, who
gather in Jerusalem every winter for a
month-long session of rehearsals and
performances under the direction of
some of the world's greatest conduc-
tors. The music consultant for the proj-
ect is Lorin Maazel. In 1996 Maestro
Gennady Rozhdestvensky will be guest
conductor of the ISO.
KING DAVID AND HIS
LEADERSHIP
Nov.21-22,1995
This conference, organized by the Ben
Zvi Institute, will focus on the different
aspects of King David's leadership,
dealing with his outstanding personality and his role as a King.
LITURGICA FESTIVAL OF SACRED
MUSIC
Dec.19,1995-Jan.6,1996
Dec.8,1996-Jan.7,1997
A celebration of liturgical music from
different traditions, performed by the
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, fea-
turing classical masterpieces as well as
works commissioned especially for Je-
rusalem 3000. The first festival
will include Verdi's "Requiem", Han-
del's "Judas Maccabaeus", Mozart's
"Davide Penitente", J.S. Bach's
"Christmas Oratorio" and Walton's
"Belshazar's Feast". The second will in-
clude Handel's "Saul". Berlioz's "Te
Deum", J.S. Bach's "Magnificat", Mo-
zart's "Requiem" and will conclude
with the world premiere of a new ora-
torio by Krzysztof Penderecki for two
orchestras, two choirs and soloists.
JERUSALEM, A CAPITAL
FOR ALL TIMES
Jan.17,1996-Dec.31,1996
An exhibition comparing King David's
Jerusalem with seven other capital cit-
ies of the ancient world: Memphis, Ur,
Hattusas, Avaris/Pi-Ramesses, Gor-
dion, Nineveh and Babylon. Each city
will be portrayed at the height of its
glory, with the emphasis on military,
commercial and religious aspects. The
exhibition, at the Bible Lands Museum,
will explore the links between the Jerusalem of King David and the other great capitals featured.
PILGRIMAGES TO JERUSALEM
THROUGH THE AGES
Feb.4-7,1996
An international workshop and confer-
ence on the Religious History of the
Holy Land, at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem and the Ben Zvi Institute.
The conference will relate to the great
variety of pilgrimages observed in the
history of the Holy Land, permitting a
comparative analysis of the phenomenon and on the dynamics and role of pilgrimage in the dialectical relationship between different forms of religion. Workshops will deal with the psychological, social and economic as-
pects of pilgrimage.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA (USA)
Feb.2,1996
Lorin Maazel will direct the Pittsburgh
Symphony Orchestra in a special fes-
tive concert celebrating Jerusalem's
trimillennium. Program: Mendelssohn -
"Italian Symphony" No. 4; Sibelius -
Symphony No. 2; Ben Shabetai - world
premiere of a new work commissioned
especially for Jerusalem 3000.
KING DAVID'S FEAST
March 18,1996
The gastronomic experience of a life-
time - a 12-course banquet, prepared by
15 of the world's finest chefs, in a sump-
tuous setting fit for a king. The feast,
set to include artistic entertainment,
will recreate the splendor of the an-
cient court of King David, and will be
held under the auspices of the In-
ternational Chef's Association.
JERUSALEM 3000 - BETWEEN
UTOPIA, REALITY AND
NOSTALGIA
March 25-28,1996
This conference for architects will deal
with Jerusalem from a historical point
of view: guarding its heritage,
the ratio new versus historical
buildings, the design of modern build-
ings in relation to the spirit and charac-
ter of the city, the influence of tourism
on historical cities and the use of in-
come from tourism for the development
and upkeep of historical sites. The con-
ference is being held in conjunction
with the Bezalel Academy of Arts, cele-
brating its 90th anniversary.
CHILDREN OF THE WORLD DRAW
JERUSALEM
May 1-15,1996
An international drawing competition
for children aged seven to fourteen.
The purpose of the competition is to
encourage children the world over to
express their most personal images of
the pastoral beauty and the historical
and spiritual significance of Jerusalem
through art. Approximately 400 of the drawings will be selected for display in the exhibition in Jerusalem.
JUDAICA 3000
May 5-9,1996
The largest fair of Judaica art, featur-
ing thousands of rare and priceless ob-
jects, with the participation of experts
and collectors from all over the world.
The fair will include an international
competition for the design of Judaica
items inspired by Jerusalem and King
David.
KING DAVID AND JERUSALEM IN
THE BOOK OF PSALMS
May 6-8,1996
The conference, held at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, in collabora-
tion with the University of Munster
(Germany), will deal with King David
and the Songs of Praise, Zion and Jeru-
salem in the Book of Psalms, David in
the Psalms in Judaism, Christianity and
Islam.
ISRAEL FESTIVAL, JERUSALEM
May 12,1996-June 14,1996
For the past 33 years the Israel Festi-
val in Jerusalem has been the premier
performing arts event on the country's
burgeoning cultural calendar. Present-
ing music, dance and theater in a myriad of styles, the festival has become an event of international significance and prestige, consistently attracting the world's finest performers in all artistic disciplines. The festival has also become a launching pad for Israeli artists to
showcase new and innovative work. In
honor of the 3000th anniversary
celebrations of Jerusalem, the 1996
festival will broaden its scope of activi-
ties in tribute to its illustrious home-
town.
KING DAVID: "RUDDY AND
WITHAL OF BEAUTIFUL EYES"
May 26-30,1996
King David - statesman, warrior, law-
maker, scholar, poet and musician - has
inspired a wealth of artistic works,
captivating the collective imagination of
humanity. Organized by the Shorashim Institute, this conference will deal with the complex and rich diversity of this heroic figure.
JERUSALEM AND HER PEOPLE
THROUGH THE AGES
June 1-Dec.31,1996
A special exhibition tracing the history
of Jerusalem from King David to the
present, and focusing on the profound
spiritual impact the city has had on the
West and the Near East. The Israel
Museum and the Antiquities Authority
will present rare archaeological finds
alongside more recent masterpieces, to
convey Jerusalem's multifaceted char-
acter.
"ABOVE MY CHIEFEST JOY" -
WEDDINGS IN JERUSALEM
June 1-Dec.30,1996
In Jerusalem, a city sacred to three re-
ligions and home to many ethnic
groups, one can find almost all types of
marriage ceremonies, some unique to
the city. This exhibition will focus on
ethnographic, historical and
contemporary material, interviews,
pictures and video films documenting the various ceremonies. The exhibition will be presented at the Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem.
A THOUSAND VOICES SING TO
JERUSALEM
June 6,1996
"The Holland Choir", a one-thousand
voice choir organized by the
Christenen voor Israel in the Nether-
lands, will hold a special festive concert
honoring Jerusalem. The Choir, ac-
companied by the Jerusalem Symphony
Orchestra, will sing Psalms of David,
folk songs and works by Han-
del and will be joined by cantor Asher Hainovicz. The concert will be open to the public at the Safra City Hall Square.
JERUSALEM FILM FESTIVAL
June 7-July 6,1996
Now in its second decade, the annual
Jerusalem Film Festival has become
one of the most anxiously awaited cul-
tural events of the year. Scores of films
are screened in the week-long festival, which presents a broad scope of the best in contemporary and classic cinema from all over the globe. The festival consistently attracts thousands of fans as well as important international figures in the movie industry.
THE REAL AND IDEAL
JERUSALEM IN JEWISH,
CHRISTIAN AND ISLAMIC ART
June 16-21,1996
The Fifth International Seminar on
Jewish Art, held at the Hebrew Univer-
sity of Jerusalem, will be dedicated to
Jerusalem 3000. Scholars, curators,
collectors, artists, educators and stu-
dents from all over the world will
participate in this week of lectures to
examine the immense impact which Je-
rusalem has had on the visual arts
of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
JERUSALEM COURTYARDS
June 27,-Sep.6,1996
Picturesque courtyards, squares and enchanted corners will host an array of artistic performances - theater, classical music, jazz, stand-up comedy, etc. Open to all, adults and children alike will find it an exciting, colorful experience.
JERUSALEM 3000 PHOTOGRAPHY
PROJECT
July 1-Nov.28,1996
12 world-renowned master photographers have been invited to spend a few weeks in Jerusalem as guests of the city. During this time they will capture their personal view of Jerusalem. The project will culminate in a special group exhibition in Jerusalem, and in the publication of a book for worldwide distribution. The masters will be accompanied by students of the Jerusalem School of Photography.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF
PUPPET THEATER
July 7-16,1996
This much-loved annual festival will
include world premieres of ten new in-
ternational co-productions dedicated to
legends about King David and his son
Solomon, the wisest of men.
CHILDREN IN THE ARTS
July 26-31,1996
This unique festival will present chil-
dren from all over the world in a wide
spectrum of performances encompass-
ing all of the performing arts. The purpose of the festival, which is slated to become an annual event, is to promote
multi-culturalism, tolerance and peace-
ful coexistence through the world's
greatest asset - its children.
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL MUSIC
July 26-Aug.4,1996
A thousand praises will ring forth from
many corners of the city, as gospel
choirs from all over the world fill Jeru-
salem's finest venues, with the partici-
pation of Larnelle Harris, Twila Paris,
Sandi Patty, Steve Green and Wayne Watson. The event is organized by the Gospel Music Association and the World-
wide Leadership Council.
GALA CONCERT OF PSALMS
July 31,1996
A gala concert at the Sultan's Pool,
beneath the Old City walls, in celebra-
tion of King David the poet, whose
timeless psalms are woven into the cul-
tural fabric of mankind. Zubin Mehta
will direct the Israel Philharmonic Or-
chestra, a huge choir, and world re-
nowned singers in an open-air concert
of psalm-inspired works by Vivaldi,
Mozart, Gounod, Bruckner and Bern-
stein. Soloists: Jose Carreras, Ruggero Raimondi, Barbara Hendricks.
SIGHT AND SOUND
SPECTACULAR
Aug.5-22,1996
The magnificent Old City of Jerusalem
will provide the backdrop to a sight and
sound spectacular chronicling the story
of the city from King David's time to
the present day. From the Haas
Promenade that commands breathtak-
ing views, audiences of thousands will
witness the recreation of key events
and characters through live music,
theater, fireworks, lasers and special
effects. Director: Franco Zeffirelli.
SING, O JERUSALEM
Aug.6-13,1996
A unique gathering of over 800 singers
in 15 Jewish choirs from all over the
world will fill Jerusalem with music and
song praising the Holy City. The event
will feature over 20 concerts in various
locations - concert halls, community
centers and open-air venues.
INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND
CRAFTS FAIR
Aug.8-18,1996
This annual tradition will be expanded
to include dozens of craftsmen and
traditional artisans from around the
world. Colorful international folklore
performances and ethnic food stands
will serve to augment the fair, creating
a festive, carnival-like atmosphere. The
fair will run for three weeks, becoming
a major attraction for tourists, guests
and residents of the city.
DAVID AND ABSALOM
Aug.20,-Sep.5,1996
The tragic struggle between the be-
loved yet rebellious heir-apparent and
his father, the king, who must defend his crown and his life - these dramatic
events serve as the basis for an original
play by Shmuel Hasfari. This play will
be staged in the courtyard of the Tower
of David with a large cast, using an impressive range of technological effects to enhance the natural beauty of this historic site.
NABUCCO
Sep.10-18,1996
A lavish open-air production of Verdi's
opera "Nabucco" will be performed by
the Arena di Verona (Italy). Based on
the story of King Nebuchadnezzar and
the destruction of the First Temple, it
will be staged on the spot where the his-
toric events actually took place, at the
Sultan's Pool near the ancient city
walls. Director: Maurizio Arena, Stage
Director: Gianfranco De Bosio, Stage
Design: Renato Olivieri.
Soloists: Renato Bruson, Paolo
Gavanelli, Ruggero Raimondi, Paata
Burchuladze, Monica Pick-Hieronimi,
Mariana Anghelovna, Anna Schiatti,
Carlo Striuli, Donato Di Stefano.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF
EARLY MUSIC
Oct.6-13,1996
Internationally acclaimed ensembles,
both choral and instrumental, will pres-
ent a rich program of ancient and early
music, including several rarely per-
formed works inspired by the theme of
King David. The festival is being organized by the Mishkenot Shaananim Music Center.
THE DISSIDENTS
Oct.7-24,1996
An historic epic depicting the Great Re-
volt of the Jews against the Romans - a
struggle that led to the ultimate destruc-
tion of the Second Temple and the city of Jerusalem. The scope of the human tragedy comes to life on stage through the stories of the zealots and moderates, leaders and warriors who made up the
complex social fabric of that era. This
drama of violence unravels through the
disparate viewpoints of Rabbi Shimon
Ben Gamliel, militant and zealot, and
Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakai who advo-
cated moderation and universalism. The
original play by Yehoshua Sobol will be
produced and presented by the Khan
Theater.
A SONG FOR JERUSALEM
Nov.14,1996
New musical arrangements for the best-loved classical songs, written and sung about Jerusalem through the ages, have been commissioned for this special concert. Opera singers and choirs accompanied by the Jerusalem
