“Genesis”: Symphonic Poem Performed in Israel

On September 24, Baruch Berliner’s symphonic poem Genesis for narrator and orchestra will be presented at the Hall of Culture in Rishon LeZion. The composition will be performed by narrator Rodie Kozlovsky and the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion led by music director Dan Ettinger and conductor Rotem Nir.

The Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion was established in 1988 by the municipality of Rishon LeZion and its then mayor, Meir Nitzan. Shimon Cohen, the orchestra’s founder, became its first music director. The ensemble soon won the acclaim of critics and audiences, earning a reputation as one of Israel’s best. Since 1989, it has served as the resident orchestra of the Israeli Opera. Two years later, it received a prize from the Society of Authors, Composers, and Music Publishers in Israel for excellence in performing and promoting the works of Israeli composers.

The orchestra’s performances of opera and symphonic pieces were warmly received during its tours of Europe. Often featured at prestigious international festivals, the ensemble has performed in productions by the Israeli Opera in Masada.

Its repertoire encompasses a rich variety of vocal and opera compositions, as well as orchestral pieces from different periods. The orchestra reaches out to a wide-ranging audience, performing tailored programs for families, children, and seniors. It has recorded several live releases and myriad compositions for local radio stations and TV channels.

The producer of the event is the mastermind behind Baruch Berliner’s Genesis International Project, Nachum Slutzker. Owing to his efforts, Dr. Berliner’s music has been performed in 40 countries and presented at esteemed venues such as Carnegie Hall (US) and Sala São Paulo (Brazil).