Samuel Gal Alterovich | Artistic Director
SympHorizons Launches in Berlin!
Tue, Jun 10
|Philharmonie, Berlin
This SympHorizons event by Musica Impact marks 60 years of German-Israeli relations. In cooperation with TuS Makkabi Berlin and MAKKABI Deutschland, it welcomes esteemed guests from diplomacy, business, and culture under the title: “Music & Sports: Connecting People.”
Time & Location
Jun 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Philharmonie, Berlin, Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, 10785 Berlin, Germany
About the event
SympHorizons makes its landmark debut in the heart of the classical music world: Berlin.
This exceptional gala marks the official musical celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel, honoring a journey of dialogue, resilience, and shared cultural heritage.
In a deeply symbolic gesture, renowned Israeli musicians and leading German ensembles will share the stage with outstanding young Israeli soloists, offering them one of the most prestigious platforms in the world to showcase their artistry. This moment reflects the very essence of Musica Impact’s SympHorizons program: empowering the next generation through excellence and visibility.
The evening’s program is a powerful tribute to the cultural ties between the nations. It brings together one of the greatest figures in German musical history — Johannes Brahms; a German composer, Max Bruch, whose work is profoundly imbued with Jewish atmosphere; and a beloved Israeli anthem by Naomi Shemer, creating a deeply symbolic and resonant musical journey.
Artists
Berliner Symphoniker
Samuel Gal Alterovich, conductor
Guy Braunstein, violin
Heddi Raz Shahar, cello
Ernst Senff Chor Berlin
Steffen Schubert, chorus master
Program
Johannes Brahms: Schicksalslied, op. 54
Ernst Senff Chor Berlin
Max Bruch: Kol Nidrei for cello and orchestra, op. 47
Soloist: Heddi Raz Shahar
Édouard Lalo: Symphonie espagnole for violin and orchestra, op. 21
Soloist: Guy Braunstein
— Intermission —
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, op. 98
Samuel Gal Alterovich / Naomi Shemer: A Fantasy on “Jerusalem of Gold”
Concert information and ticket purchasing are available on the Berlin Philharmonic website
