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Israel Welcomes World Assembly
of Choirs "Sing unto the Lord a new song and his praise from the end of the world" (Isaiah 42.10) Thousands of choral singers from all over the world will gather again in Jerusalem for the 21st Zimriya, July 30 - August 9, 2007. Hebrew for "The Song of God", The Zimriya will be set high on the Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University overlooking all of Jerusalem. HIgh-Energy Workshops Planned A full, richly-planned program includes high-energy workshops, guided tours, and performances. The workshops, led by world-renowned conductors, will take place in the mornings and afternoons. Evenings will offer open singing, choir-to-choir sessions under the starry skies often lasting until the early morning hours. A gala concert is planned for the end of the program. There will be a guided tour of Jerusalem and on the weekend, choirs will tour the country, presenting concerts at various public locations. Zimriya Founded in 1952 The Zimriya, founded by Aharon Zvi Propes (1904-1978) in 1952, has taken place in Israel every three years, for over half a century. The all-inclusive cost for 10 days of room, board and touring is only $475 per person. Youth Choirs (for those over 14) as well as individual singers (ages 18-35) are all welcome. Individuals and choirs interested in attending are requested to return a questionnaire. Stellar Conductors to Lead the Workshops: Néstor
Enrique Andrenacci, Argentina Ariel Ramirez: Misa Criolla For
more details and a registration form, contact: To know
more about touring Israel, visit www.goisrael.com
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