VC LIVE | 2021 Keshet Eilon International String Mastercourse [WATCH NOW]
We’re coming to you from the Kibbutz Eilon in Western Galilee, Israel this summer for three-weeks of intensive masterclasses and concerts — streamed LIVE here on The Violin Channel
Founded in 1990, this year's festival is being held using a hybrid in-person and virtual model from July 25 to August 12, 2021.
The Keshet Eilon International String Mastercourse for young violinists, violists, and cellists from around the world, offers personal instruction by distinguished teachers, masterclasses, innovative workshops, opportunities to perform as soloists and as chamber music players in concerts, and a unique archery sports program for string instrumentalists.
This year’s string teachers include Shmuel Ashkenasi, Vadim Gluzman, Eduard Grach, Ilya Kaler, Itzhak Rashkovsky, Chaim Taub, Robin Wilson, Qian Zhou, Paul Coletti, Ralph Kirshbaum, Amit Peled, and more.
Students will attend virtually and in-person based on whether students meet Israel's covid-19 regulations.
"This year was challenging for everyone. It’s not like we had a manual or playbook to refer to for such unprecedented situations," said Founder and Music Director Itzhak Rashkovsky.
"Refusing to quit so that the music will go on was the only force that guided us through this time, and this is a potent source! Encouragement and support given by devoted friends brought us to the realization that we would operate the Mastercourse in a different format so that the Keshet Eilon will not stop."
Over the years, many of Keshet Eilon’s 1,300 graduates have gone on to win major international competitions and have embarked upon significant careers as soloists and orchestral leaders — with all acting as goodwill ambassadors for Western Galilee and Israel as a whole.
As the festival's official international media and broadcast partner, a series of this year's masterclasses and concerts will be streamed LIVE here on The Violin Channel daily and be available for your playback. You won't miss a beat.
TUESDAY AUGUST 10, 2021 | 3:00 PM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLIST PAUL COLETTI
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Leah Glick (Viola) & Irina Zheleznova (Piano) | Aviv Shoshani (Viola)
- Bach | Cello Suite No. 6
- Zimbalist | “Tango” from Sarasateana
- Reger | Suite for Viola Solo No. 1 in G minor
TUESDAY AUGUST 10, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH CELLIST FELIX NEMIROVSKY
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Tamar Sagiv (Cello) & Irina Zheleznova (Piano) | Gali Knaani (Cello) & Anna Kavalerova (Piano)
- Poulenc | Cello Sonata
- Shostakovich | Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major
SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2021 | 3:00 PM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST ILYA KALER
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Muyan Yang (Violin) | Isabelle Liu (Violin) & Elizabeth De Mio (Piano)
- Kreisler | Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice
- Vieuxtemps | Violin Concerto No. 5 in A minor
SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST ANI SCHNARCH
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Sophi Rochlin (Violin) & Evgenia Lakernik (Piano) | Tamir Tavor (Violin) & Evgenia Lakernik (Piano)
- Beethoven | Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 3 in E-flat Major
- Prokofiev | Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in D Major
FRIDAY AUGUST 6, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST VADIM GLUZMAN
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Eesa Khoury (Violin) & Julia Gurvitch (Piano) | Lior Grunwald (Violin) & Evgenia Lakernik (Piano)
- Mendelssohn | Violin Concerto in E minor
- Prokofiev | Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major
THURSDAY AUGUST 5, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST VADIM GLUZMAN
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Roni Oved (Violin) & Julia Gurvitch (Piano) | Omer Herz (Violin) & Julia Gurvitch (Piano)
- Prokofiev | Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor
- Sibelius | Violin Concerto in D minor
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4, 2021 | 3:00 PM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST OLGA KALER
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Elizabeth Huang (Violin) | Elizabeth De Mio (Piano)
- Ernst | Violin Concerto "Pathétique" Op. 23
Yahli Anter (Violin) | Elizabeth De Mio (Piano)
- Vitali | Chaconne
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST
ITZHAK RASHKOVSKY
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Alon Frank (Violin) | Julia Gurvitch (Piano)
- Mozart | Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major
Yuval Nuri Shem-Tov (Violin) | Julia Gurvitch (Piano)
- Sibelius | Violin Concerto in D minor
TUESDAY AUGUST 3, 2021 | 1:15 PM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCOURSE YOUNG ARTISTS' CONCERT
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Anna Siegreich (Violin) & Emily Siegreich (Violin) | Alona Milner (Piano)
- Piazzolla | The Fours Seasons of Buenos Aires | Winter & Spring
Barak Schoesberger (Violin), Anna Siegreich (Violin), Leah Glick (Viola), Yoav Yatskan (Viola), May Endy (Cello), and Gali Knaani (Cello)
- Brahms | String Sextet No. 1
TUESDAY AUGUST 3, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST ROI SHILOAH
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Or Nakash (Violin) | Evgenia Lakernik (Piano)
- Brahms | Violin Sonata in D minor | Allegro
- Mozart | Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major | Allegro
MONDAY AUGUST 2, 2021 | 1:15 PM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCOURSE MAYA BELSITZMAN & MATAN EFPHRAT CONCERT
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Maya Belsitzman (Cello/Vocals) | Matan Efphrat (Percussion)
MONDAY AUGUST 2, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH CELLIST AMIT PELED
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Tamar Sagiv (Cello)
- Bach | Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor | Prelude
Noa Mogle (Cello) | Anna Kavalerova (Piano)
- Shostakovich | Cello Sonata in D minor | Allegro non troppo
MONDAY AUGUST 2, 2021 | 8:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH GUY BRAUNSTEIN
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Roni Oved (Violin)
- Bach | Solo Sonata No. 2 in A minor | Grave
Simon Lemberski (Viola)
- Brahms | Viola Sonata in E-flat major
Andre Haj (Violin)
- Bach | Solo Sonata No. 2 in A minor | Andante
SUNDAY AUGUST 1, 2021 | 1:15 PM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCOURSE “TRIBUTE TO IVRY GITLIS” CONCERT
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Or Nakash (Violin) | Itamar Golan (Piano)
- Kreisler | Schön Rosmarin
Itamar Golan (Piano) | Or Nakash (Violin) | Tel Aviv Soloists Ensemble | Barak Tal (Conductor)
- Mendelssohn | Concerto for Piano, Violin, and Strings in D minor
Guy Braunstein (Violin) | Itamar Golan (Piano)
- Puccini | ‘Nessun dorma’ from the opera Turandot
- Puccini | ‘E lucevan le stelle’ from the opera Tosca
- Puccini | ‘Musetta’s Waltz’ from the opera La Boheme
- Tchaikovsky | ‘Letter scene’ from the opera Eugene Onegin
Tel Aviv Soloists Ensemble | Barak Tal (Conductor) | Anna Kavalerova (Piano)
- Dvorak | Songs My Mother Taught Me
SATURDAY JULY 31, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST SHMUEL ASHKENASI
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
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Salma Sorour
- Mozart | Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major
Eliane Menzel
- Ysaÿe | Sonata for Solo Violin No. 4 in E minor | Allemande
THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 | 7:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST ROBIN WILSON
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Eesa Khoury
- Bach | Solo Sonata No. 2 in D minor | Sarabande
Anthony Chan
- Ravel | Tzigane
WEDNESDAY JULY 28, 2021 | 7:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLINIST QIAN ZHOU
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Joel Munday
- Bach | Solo Sonata No. 1 in G minor | Adagio & Fugue
Leonid Baranov
- Kreisler | Recitativo & Scherzo
TUESDAY JULY 27, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH CELLIST HILLEL ZORI
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Gali Nani & May Endy
- Boccherini | Sonata in A Minor | Adagio & Allegro
Annabel Hauk
- Bach | Suite No. 6 in D Major | Prelude & Gigue
MONDAY JULY 26, 2021 | 10:00 AM (ET)
KESHET EILON INTERNATIONAL STRING MASTERCLASS WITH VIOLIST TATJANA MASURENKO
WESTERN GALILEE, ISRAEL
Vanessa Hristova | Pianist: Aidan Chan
- Bruch | Kol Nidrei
Quinn Robinson
- Hindemith | Solo Sonata No. 1
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