Vocalist

Though stolen from their homeland and scattered across the world, both Jews and Africans found strength in their music. Discover the rhythms of the Jewish ghetto in 1620 – dances and prayers from the Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Jewish baroque, and North African traditions. A company of 24 musicians – including Jewish, Arab, and African-American artists – raise their voices in love and celebration.

Exile & Resilience

The Cleveland Museum of Art

GRAMMY-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell returns to PBO as part of the organization’s acclaimed Jews & Music program—bringing together members from her ensemble Apollo’s Fire alongside the Philharmonia Chamber Players and singers from the Philharmonia Chorale in this unique collaboration between two of the country’s most vital historical performance ensembles. In this new program, Sorrell draws on her previous work in acclaimed recordings of Jewish music—and her own Jewish roots— to create an exploration of Sephardic, Roman, and Ashkenazy musical traditions. From a soulful prayer of longing for Jerusalem, to a ballad of a lover betrayed, to a joyful wedding dance and neighborhood party, the sounds of plucked instruments, wooden flutes, and exotic percussion blend with the rhythms of daily life—love, singing, dancing and prayer. The company of performers, including musicians of Jewish, Palestinian, Yiddish, and Sephardic backgrounds, join in a program of solidarity and celebration. PBO Jews & Music Scholar in Residence Francesco Spagnolo will join Jeanette in conversation as they explore roots, music and more.

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

Stanford University

Ringing with urgency in our time, this acclaimed program created by Jeannette Sorrell returns in a fresh version. Honoring the peoples whose music and faith brought such vibrancy to the Middle East, 26 artists from Jewish, Palestinian, Muslim, and Christian backgrounds perform on oud, theorbo, medieval harp, zither, strings, and exotic percussion.

In this musical tour of the four quarters of Old Jerusalem (Jewish, Christian, Arab, and Armenian), surprising cross-influences emerge. A Sephardic ballad leads to a classical Arabic love song; selections from Monteverdi’s great Vespers of 1610 echo the exotic and rapturous singing of the Jewish cantors in the temples. The rhythms of daily life – love, singing, dancing and prayer – culminate in a joyous celebration of shared humanity.

O Jerusalem! Crossroads of Three Faiths

The Bath Church, United Church of Christ

Congregation Mishkan Or (The Temple-Tifereth Israel)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Inspired by the 18th-century tradition of instrumentalists facing off in friendly yet breathtaking displays of skill, Apollo’s Fire principal players step into the spotlight with double-concertos by Bach, Vivaldi, and more. Repeating a few favorites from Round 1, and adding some daring surprises in Round 2, this will be an evening of dazzling agility among playful friends. This program heads to London following the local performance!

Vocalist

Daphna Mor

Events

Upcoming events

9 - 11 Apr, 2026

O Jerusalem! Crossroads of Three Faiths · Apollo's Fire

Apr 16, 2026

FENCING MATCH: Round Two Special Tour Send-Off Concert · Apollo's Fire

Past events

Apr 4, 2023

Exile & Resilience · Apollo's Fire

Mar 17, 2023

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra · Stanford Live

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