Please listen to Steve Rothstein’s introduction of the four movements of Symphony No. 1 JUDAICA (Days of Awe).
A Celebration of Music and Renewal
Sunday, September 13th, 2020
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. PDT
Cantors Presentation, 7:00 p.m.
An exciting and uplifting program featuring Cantors and musicians from around Los Angeles sharing inspiration and insights into the music of the High Holy Days.
Symphony Presentation, 8:00 p.m.
A fascinating presentation by Dr. Steve Rothstein featuring his work Symphony No. 1 JUDAICA Days of Awe.
Four Song Premieres Based on the Festival of Lights
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
7:00 p.m. PST
Our Composers
Our Special Guests
Passover Festival of Music
Two classical music premieres based on Seder favorites.
Sunday, March 21, 2021, 5 p.m. PT /8 p.m ET
“Afikoman”
For Clarinet and Piano Based on the melody Adir Hu
by Conductor Tomasz Golka, Music Director, Riverside Philharmonic
“Variations on Chad Gadya”
For Two Violins by Dr. Steve Rothstein, Artistic Director, JSMF
Featuring
An Evening of Sephardic High Holy Days Music
Presenting the world premiere of our newest commission
Sunday, August 29th, 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m EDT via Zoom
“Three Birkhyot: Vignettes for the New Year”
by Composer Ronen Landa
Special Guests
Featuring
Hanukkah Festival of Music 2021
An Evening of Classical Hanukkah Music
Sunday, November 21st, 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Zoom
Presenting the world premiere of our newest commission
“We Light These Lights” Hanerot Halalu
By Composer Bob Remstein
Special Guests
Introducing
Monday, November 23, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
A look at Psalm 100 through the centuries. Join Dr. Steve Rothstein and special guest Cantorial Soloist Jacqueline Rafii for a lively discussion as he takes you through a variety of musical settings ofPsalm 100: A Song of Thanksgivingincluding works by Solomon Rossi, Felix Mendelssohn, Leonard Bernstein, and more!
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 7:00 p.m. PST
Join Dr. Steve Rothstein, Artistic Director, JSMF and special guests Tomasz Golka, Music Director, Riverside Philharmonic and Cantor Rabbi Arik Wollheim of Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills for A journey through Judaic liturgical settings and classical music masterpieces that celebrate the beauty of trees and more!
