The
weather was not pleasant at David D’Or’s concert yesterday, but
inspite of the weather, the famous Israeli vocalist managed to warm
up the freezing public and manage to draw thousands of people to the
performance. The atmosphere was electrifying and the public called david
again and again for 3 encores.
The
‘Manufactura’ concert was the last acord in the 6 concers series of
the ‘Dialog of 4 Cultures’ Festival, and D’Or was chosen to conclude
the festival, and what a choice, it was, no doubt, the best and most
successful concert of this festival.
Check out the
following review from Radio Bialistock whch includes also recording
of ‘A Voice From Heaven’ recorded at the festival:
In an
over-crowded hall at the Philharmonic home of Bialistock, David D’Or,
the Israeli music star, a singer of an amazing scale of vocality, sang
t… a very high quality of musical arrangement David enchanted the public.
It was
an unbelievable amazing event – the audience kept asking for encores,
and idolized D’Or. David D’Or is an international classical artist,
and so is his voice, sometimes Tenor, sometimes Sopran, Counter-Tenor
and at times Lirical Bariton… I heard people’s comments after the concert,
that they never heard and never again will hear such a singe The audience walked
in a dream
We thank
you David for being here, singing like an angel, and managed to move and
excite even the most clriticals in the audience…
TV RTS
Show : Morning program
Date : May 20, 2007
On the occasion of the 59th Anniversary of the State of Israel and 40
Years of reunification of Jerusalem in the Sava Center we had the performance
of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra with David D'or, choir "Obilc -
Krsmanovic", David Eaton conductor.
Traditionally the Embassy of Israel in Belgrade organized a concert on
the occasion of the 59th Independence Day of Israel and 40 Years of reunification
of Jerusalem.
With the traditional high level security measures the Sava Center welcomed
a great number of guests who came to attend the great musical spectacle.
Everybody last night was open to hear the speech of H.E. Mrs. Yaffa Ben
-Ari. Several words of welcome from David D' Or and David Eaton prepared
the audience for the Cantata for peace "Halelu" which were about to hear.
He and David D'or several years ago composed the Cantata for peace inspired
by peacemaking and religious messages (Christianity, Judaism and Islam)
TV RTS
Show : Map and you ( Mira Adanja - Polak )
Date : May 20, 2007
Last night an unbelievable event happened in the Center Sava.
We were very close to the world because we had the top level artists with
us.
And who was prouder and happier than H.E. Mrs. Yaffa Ben - Ari who wanted
together with us to mark this big jubilee, 40 Years of reunification of
Jerusalem and Independence Day of Israel.
She was receiving congratulations from all the guests that she invited
and who joined her on this special occasion.
Everybody came to hear the unbelievable voices of: David D' Or and Seiko
Lee
The Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra
Choir "Obilic / Krsmanovic )
David Eaton, conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra who will, for
the first time tonight (premiere) conduct the cantata " Halelu "
Enjoy!
TV Metropolis
Show : Start
Date : May 21, 2007
On the occasion of the Independence Day of Israel in the Sava Center on
May 19th we were able to hear again after 3 years David D' Or, with the
world known voice.
Let us for a second show you how it was last night and for those that
had the opportunity to be there I believe it was a special enjoyment.
For this famous countertenor most critics say that this kind of concert
should not be missed.
Let's see why we should not miss such a concert ……… show …. Music ….
Countertenor David D' Or after 3 years again performed in the Sava Center
in the organization of the Embassy of Israel in Belgrade on the occasion
of the 40 years of reunification of Jerusalem and the Independence Day
of Israel , on May 19th.
David D'Or had 2 concerts in one night.
In the first part he performed together with the Belgrade philharmonic
Orchestra, Seiko Lee, soprano, Choir "Obilic / Krsmanovic conducted by
David Eaton. All together they performed the Cantata for peace "Halelu
"
In the second part he performed with his 5 members band. On the repertoire
he had popular world music and his special hits.
David who has the voice of 4 octaves was educated in the Music Academy
of Jerusalem.
He earned his money for education by acting in the Drama Theatre Habima.
He started with very little roles which quickly became roles in bigger
musicals. He got roles in musicals: "Bloody Wedding", "Cabaret" and the
biggest and main role in "Cry for the beloved country "
He would have most probably stayed in the Theater if it was not for the
famous Zubin Mehta who heard him and invited him to perform together with
him in "Carmina Burana" After this performance he had series of successes.
He performed with the Philharmonic Orchestras from Israel, Budapest, Baltimore,
Jerusalem, and Rome. In the year 2002 he performed with the London Philharmonic
Orchestra at Trafalgar Square (over 55 thousand people came). He was also
invited twice to perform before the Pope.
All critics say that concerts of David D' Or should not be missed.
Because of his very specific voice it is said the he has "the voice of
heaven"
In the year 2004 he was chosen to participate in the Eurovision song contest.
Translation: Embassy
Weekly Newspaper Blic
Žena
21-27.05.2007.
Author: ZC
Israel to Belgrade and Serbia
I really believe that language of music is connecting people.
When your hear someone singing from his heart, that must be something
that connects, said David D'Or, famous Israeli countertenor, before his
Belgrade's concert.
David D'Or, Israeli countertenor, performed in concert
in Belgrade's Sava Centar, on May 19, 2007, and once again, as it happened
three years ago, the Belgrade audience was thrilled with his performance.
Embassy of Israel was the organizer of he event on the
occasions of the 59th Anniversary of State of Israel and 40
Years of reunification of Jerusalem. He gave two concerts to Belgrade
audience.
First he performed Cantata for Peace – "Halelu", inspired
by words of peace from three confessions Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
- I believe that music represents a bridge between peoples.
It might sound naďve, but I truly believe in the language of music as
a bridge that unifies peoples. When your hear somebody's heart while is
singing, that must be bring you closer – D' Or says.
He composed the Cantata with David Eaton, Art Director
of New York Symphonic Orchestra, who conducted the concert. On the stage
were more than 200 artists, because D' Or preformed with The Belgrade
Philharmonic Orchestra, Seiko Lee, Japanese Soprano, and Choir "Obilic".
In second concert, David D'Or, who has a voice diapason
of more than four octaves, appeared with his 5 members band and Belgrad
audience was once again delighted by his song "Voice from Heaven", that
made him famous. By the way, the song was written by Zoran Simjanovic
music from the movie "Andjeo cuvar" (Guardian Angel). D'Or surprised audience
once again when he sang a song by Zdravko Colic "Ti si mi u krvi".
Translation: Embassy
Daily Newspaper Politika
20.05.2007.
Author: JL
"Halelu"
a Cantata for Peace
Traditional Belgrade concert on the occasion of the 59th
Anniversary of State of Israel and 40 Years of reunification of Jerusalem,
took place last night in Sava Centar. David d`Or, one of the leading Israeli
artists, performed with Seiko Lee Japanese Soprano, Belgrade Philharmonic
Orchestra, Academic Society "Krsmanovic" choir "Obilic" and under the
baton of David Eaton, Director of New York Symphonic Orchestra, a 40 minutes
Cantata for Peace – "Halelu".
YEDIOTACHRONOT/OPERA
- "This is the most exciting event of "Different Classics"
Guest Program of the Philharmonic, David D'or, exelled not only by his fantastic
counter tenor voice, but also by the musical arrangements of Rafi Kadishzon,
who brought this evening to extasy. D'Or surprised with his classics such
as Agnus Dai / Back, Orfeo, Let Me Cry /Reinaldo, the CD from this performance
is realy moving, and includes also David's version of Jaque Brel '20 years
love', , 'Watch The World Child, 'A Voice From Heaven, and 'Phantom of the
Opera' in a most exciting performance. All in All this is a very moving
CD. "
WASHINGTON
POST - (about David’s USA tour) “D'or's performance was stunning,
magnificent and not to be missed!”
MAARIV
- (about D'or's albums) “A lonely island in the sea of trade".
YEDIOT
ACHRONOT - (about Carmina Burana) - “David D’Or is a counter-tenor
with tone, color and exceptional style beyond other soloists.”
HAA'RETZ -
“David D'Or"…Beautiful production,
simply perfect...This singer has, in his throat, millions of tiny diamonds…The
sound is impressive and overall, "David D’Or" is a very good album.” -
Amit Shoham, April 1992.
MAARIV -
(about "Cry My Beloved Country)
- "D'or's outstanding voice is meant for great parts. His voice and presence
embraces the audience, who showed their appreciation by a lengthy standing
ovation".
YEDIOT ACHRONOT
-
(about D’Or’s albums)
"D'Or's voice reaches the heights of Gods and angels. His singing is pure
and with refined feelings".
GLOBUS -
“…D’Or comes along and reminds
anyone who had forgotten that not only can things be different, they need
to be different. Simply put, D’Or sings beautifully and knows how to choose
songs that fit his unique voice. Not limiting himself to a classical repertoire
that would only satisfy his voice teacher, he performs songs from the world
of Rock, Pop and Dance as well…One has to credit him for fulfilling his
mission with honor, his voice on stage sounds as good and convincing as
it does in the recording studio…The wide variety of styles that he incorporates
in his music, along with his superb vocal ability, allows him to appeal
to adults and youth alike.” Yoram Bolem 22.10.93
THE SUN -
(about D’Or’s performance in
Carmina Burana) - “David D’Or went to the unheard of lengths of memorizing
his one solo ‘Olim Lacus Colueram’ the song of the roasted swan, and avoided
the usual strangulated sound by singing its highest passages in a sweet
falsetto.” - "Music Review" by Judith Green - Special to the Sun.
LA REPUBLICA
-
“L'abbazia
cistercense apre per la prima volta le porte ad un concerto, stasera, con
l'israeliano David D’Or - Una voce biance canta a Casamari.”
Carlo Moretti - - 15 Sept. 1995
CHADASHOT
-
“… [D’Or] has a unique and blessed
voice.”
Izhar
Cohen: "This is a very appropriate nomination for the country and its people.
Not like myself, David does not need to pretend onstage, he is a natural...."
Dana
International: "I heard David live in a show and was deeply touched, he
has a voice of gold which will take Europe over!"
Sarit
Hadad: "I am very happy with the selection, David has a lot of experience
and I'm sure he will represent us honorably..."
