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Gilad Efrat Ensemble (in a trio) hosts singer Eden Hollen
A performance of wonderful original music by the ensemble, composed by Gilad Efrat, alongside beloved and well-known classic songs
Participants:
Eden Hollen – vocals
Gilad Efrat – double bass, composition, arrangements and musical direction
Hagar Maoz – violin
Hila Epstein – cello
Production: Dorit Productions
The Gilad Efrat Ensemble is a unique string ensemble that performs successfully in Israel and abroad. To date, it has released 2 albums and one additional album with orchestral performances of its original material in a joint performance with the Netanya Kibbutz Chamber Orchestra.
Musician and double bass player Gilad Efrat, who founded the ensemble, is known for his extraordinary work, rich in influences and combinations from the classical, ethnic, jazz, and Israeli and American folklore worlds.
The ensemble has performed in Israel at many festivals: Classical-Chamber Festival in Eilat, Oud Festival, Eilat Jazz Festival, Sounds in the Desert Festival, Autumn Sounds Festival, Klezmer Festival in Safed, Felicia Blumental Festival and more.
Gilad Efrat has musically directed the ACUM Awards ceremony and the EMI Awards ceremony in recent years.
The ensemble has also performed in many places abroad including festivals: Brazil, South Korea, France, Italy, Cyprus, Denmark, and at the Royal Albert Hall in England before King Charles, who was then a prince.
The ensemble has collaborated and continues to collaborate with Israeli artists including: Hanan Yovel, Shlomit Aharon, Riki Gal, Maya Avraham, Dror Keren, Dori Ben Ze'ev, Natan Datner and more.