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| About Yuval Ron | |
World-music artist, composer, producer, educator and peace activist, Yuval Ron works internationally in film, television, dance and theater. Among his many honors, he was invited to perform for the Dalai Lama, for Pir Zia Iniyat Khan (Head of the Sufi International Order), and has produced albums of Turkish master-musician Omar Faruk Tekbilek. In 2006, Yuval won an Oscar for the musical film,West Bank Story, and in 2004 received the Los Angeles Treasures Award. He is the recipient of prestigious grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, American Composers Forum, California Council for the Humanities and the Rockefeller Foundation, among more. Yuval has lectured throughout the world in universities such as University of California Los Angeles, John Hopkins University, Middlebury College, Brandeis University, MIT, Berklee College of Music, Pittsburgh University, Texas University in Austin, University of California San Diego, and the Jerusalem Film School in Israel. Yuval is the musical director and oud player for The Yuval Ron Ensemble, which includes Arabic, Jewish and Christian artists who unite the sacred music traditions of Judaism, Sufism and the Armenian Church into an unusual mystical, spiritual and inspiring musical celebration. Independantly and through his work in music, Yuval Ron actively promotes peace and goodwill. For more information please see Yuval Ron's Bio page here.
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| Presenters' Testimonials | |
| “ The evening performance
was mesmerizing. Yuval is a gifted communicator and his ensemble was comprised
of high caliber musicians and singers.” – Denise Nelson Nash, Vice President of Public Affairs CalTech, Pasadena, CA |
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| "You and your band left Indianapolis
a better town because of the good vibes you generate." – Charlie Wiles, Director International Interfaith Initiative, Indianapolis, IN |
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| "...a fabulous evening last night,
had the busiest evening of the year in our cafe, and have been receiving
raves from our audience. Most importantly, last night provided a ray of
light.." – Elissa Schein, Director of Public Programs Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York, NY |
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| "... the lecture was great
and that the students had an insightful discussion afterwards, bringing
in themes of orientalism and religious diversity.......The concert also
provided a catalyst for critical thinking around questions of cultural
representation. From all accounts, we not only met, but exceeded the anticipated
student learning outcomes." – Lauren Stuart Muller, Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies City College of San Francisco, CA |
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the Yuval Ron Ensemble mesmerized a crowd of over 500 people at Benaroya
Hall. The Ensemble brought
to Seattle the gift of what is possible: friends making music together
across boundaries that too often seem impenetrable. Yuval Ron Ensemble
Delights with Music, Dance and Hope for Peace" – Susan K. Hogan, Director of Marketing and Communications School of Theology and Ministry, Seattle University, WA |
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| " ...your concert was music,
performance, liturgy, dance, deep spirituality all presented in a holistic
way." – Jack Olive, Ascociate Dean for Ecumenical Relations School of Theology and Ministry, Seattle University, WA |
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| " A majestic and most
enjoyable performance...Indeed, your music was most enjoyable and refreshing." |
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| " a terrific and moving
performance yesterday. The students I spoke to afterwards loved it and
were really inspired. We were honored to have The Yuval Ron Ensemble perform
on campus and what a positive response they got from the students." – Jasamin Rostam-Kolayi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of History, California State University, San Marcos, CA |
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| “… coming together
of people from the three main Middle Eastern religious groups in a peaceful
way is a gift. Not only the Yuval Ron Ensemble members are role-modeling,
they are giving people a chance to come together in a safe space so that
they can start to deal with people from other religions in a non-stereotypical
way.” – Dr. Sally Childs-Helton, Butler University, IN |
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| " The concert was fabulous,
The ensemble got a standing ovation." – David Ortiz, Arts and Lectures Coordinator California State University, San Marcos, CA |
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| “ Yuval has such a remarkable
presence, which draws people in and, like a magnet, holds their every bit
of attention. The performances were stunning. It was a wonderful event,
a true ‘happening’!” – Dr. Richard Braun, Chairman The Jewish Music Commission Los Angeles, CA |
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| “… the music performed
by Yuval Ron was food for the soul…” – Eisha Maison, Peace Ministry, Agape Church |
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" A powerful
and deeply moving afternoon...the music and dance filled the space and
the emotions welled up through the trees and out to the top of the building...into
the universe for good will, peace, and harmony." |
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" It was clear to me as
well that something very special transpired. I am grateful that such
a performance could take place at the Museum." |
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“ Truly, the concert,
that lovely 2 hours of joyful, spirit-filled prayer/song and dance between
people was the perfect ending to an incredible experience.” |
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"Yuval Ron
and friends are refreshing like an oasis in the desert." |
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| “… an exceptional concert,
filled with honest emotion and superb musicianship… evocative and transformative music.” – David Kates, Ex. Director Jewish Music Commission, Los Angeles, CA |
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| " People were really touched,
even moved, by this concert...this kind of thing doesn't happen every day.
And every day, every time that it does, is special and something to treasure." – Titus Levi, Assistant Professor of Communications USC, Los Angeles, CA |
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| " The audience was clearly mesmerized
by the combination of cultures and styles that were blended together in
the show…" – Dr. Mark Levine, History Department UC Irvine, Los Angeles, CA |
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Press Articles |
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Encourages Unity with Diverse Music, Dance Performances Erica Goff, Fairbanks Daily News - Miner, 04/17/09 |
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| Strumming the Sephardic Soul Joey Leichman, New Jersey Jewish Standard, 02/13/09 |
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| The Yuval Ron Ensemble with Dervish Aziz The Fake Angeleno, 09/29/08 |
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| Yuval Ron Ardent Observations, 05/08/08 |
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 Faun Finley, News & Record, 1/6/08 |
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"Middle Eastern
Musicians to Cross Culture Lines for UCLA Event" "A Lesson
in Harmony: Peace Through Music" "We are the World: Music Unites at Brandeis" "Crossing Borders with Music" |
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 Mira Tweti, Orange County Jewish Life, 07/2005 |
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"Message
to the World" "Making Music, Not War" |
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Concert Programs The ensemble is currently performing three different programs as follows: |
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2: The Lost Soul of Spain Music and Dance of the Sephardic Jews Hebrew, Arabic and Ladino songs from the Golden Age of Spain - a time in which Jews, Muslims and Christians created harmony in Andalusia. Woven in between the songs are travel stories and personal anecdotes of the life and culture, out of which grew the fruit of Sephardic music. |
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3: Seeker Of Truth The Yuval Ron Ensemble performs the ecstatic music of the mystical Sufi traditions of Middle East and Pakistan with the Whirling Dervish Aziz. The concert features the magnificent vocals of Najwa Gibran — acknowledged as one of the finest female Arabic singers living in the West — and special guest Sukhawat Ali Khan, a master qawwali (devotional) singer from Pakistan. A pioneering endeavor in bringing together the Middle Eastern and South Asian vocal and musical traditions into a new exhilarating trance-induced accord. |
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4: The Legend of the Baal Shem A concert of devotional music and mystical story telling. From the Hassidic tradition, a Kabalistic influenced story about having children, the magic of prayer and finding true love! In the 18th century, the Baal Shem Tov founded the Hassidic movement and is considered one of the great mystic sages of all time. This is one of his most magical & beautiful stories! The concert features Klezmer music along with devotional music from the Middle East and a guest dancer. |
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5: The Music of the Bedouins Stories and songs from the Bedouins tribes of Sinai desert (Egypt) and the Negev desert (Israel). The concert includes field recordings done in the desert dunes, stories of travels with the Bedouins and a discussion of their relationship with women, nature and with the Israelis and Egyptians who control their tribal land. In addition to Bedouin music, the program includes Jewish and Arabic songs influenced by the Bedouins folk songs. |
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Video Clips |
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A
Time for Peace - Yuval Ron
Ensemble Live in Boston
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Allah Hu - Live at
the World Festival of Sacred Music 2008
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Dror
Yikra
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Under the Olive Tree
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Armenian
Music - Live Concert
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Jewish/Palestinian
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Sufi
Music - Live Concert
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Interview
with Yuval Ron
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Yuval Ron Ensemble at the Fes Festival in Maroc featured on France's MondoMix link to video |
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Yuval
Ron Ensemble at the Fes Festival in Maroc featured on France's TV5Monde |
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