Agadir – Israel Andalusian Orchestra with Mark Eliyahu

Over the past 15 years the musicians and soloists of the orchestra have been performing in concert halls both in Israel and abroad.
Their work has brought to life the music and heritage of a culture that had almost disappeared forever.

The Andalusian music and culture have evolved into a unique aspect of Israeli culture, enticing various audiences from all over Israel and around the world.

Most of the musicians play from sheet music on classical western instruments- Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass and Oboe. These are accompanied by a traditional ensemble of classic eastern instruments- oud, Kamanja (knee violin), Kanoun, Ney, Darbuka and tar all of whom play without sheet music, through the knowledge that has been passed on to them from hundreds of generations.