When Mozart and the Gypsies Meet

A unique musical celebration combining classical music and Hungarian gypsy jazz music. International Opera soloist Andrea Rost hosts the Raanana Symphonie Orchestra and the Hungarian Gypsy Jazz Band for a one-off evening. Beautiful classical works and beloved operas by Mozart, Bartok and others accompanied by the Raanana Orchestra and the Hungarian Gypsy Jazz Band combined with an immersive gypsy celebration with the world's greatest harpsichordist - Miklos Lukacs. A festive closing concert...

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A unique musical celebration that combines classical music with Hungarian gypsy jazz music

International opera soloist Andrea Rost hosts the Raanana Symphonie Orchestra and the Hungarian Gypsy Jazz Band for a one-off evening

Beautiful classical works and beloved operas by Mozart, Bartok and others accompanied by the Raanana Orchestra

And the Hungarian Gypsy Jazz Band combined with an immersive Gypsy celebration with the greatest harpsichord player in the world – Miklós Lukács

Festive closing concert for the Year of Hungarian Culture in Israel

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dance

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Ballet Gyor

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Upcoming performance:

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dance

Revolution Orchestra | The House Dance Company

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Upcoming performance:

Monday May 25 2026

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Upcoming performance:

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dance

Jasmine and Redimon Band

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Upcoming performance:

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dance

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Sadeh21

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