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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.
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 naïve, 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".
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FROM THE MEDIA
YEDIOT
ACHRONOT/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..." |
Telegram from the Israeli
Embassy in Taipei
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