Uri Vardi, cello, and guests; Faculty Concert Series

Presenting "Fusions Continuum," a recital of Jewish Music and Arabic Art Music, with guest artists Taiseer Elias on the oud and composer/pianist Menachem Wiesenberg. A master of both Eastern and Western music, oud and violin artist Taiseer Elias enjoys an international career as a performer, conductor, and composer. He is founder and conductor of the first Orchestra of Classical Arabic Music in Israel and is currently the musical director and conductor of the Arab-Jewish Youth Orchestra. Menachem Wiesenberg is a Professor and Dean of Composition, Conducting, and Music Education at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and also a senior consultant to the Jerusalem Music Center.