The Initiative Aims to Inspire Hope and
Promote Peace by Uniting the World in Song
JERUSALEM, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Yom
Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence
Day (May 14), The American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic
(AFIPO) will debut the Global Hatikvah music video as
part of the Global Hatikvah initiative in collaboration
with the Israel Philharmonic (IPO), and the Canadian Friends of the
Israel Philharmonic (CFIPO). Launched on March 19, 2024, AFIPO asked friends of
Israel from around the globe to
participate in this initiative by submitting recordings of
themselves singing to the new arrangement of Hatikvah,
created by Maxwell Karmazyn, an
ASCAP Award-winning composer.
Marking the 20th anniversary of the national anthem of
Israel and the 75th anniversary of
Israel's
statehood, Hatikvah, meaning hope, celebrates the
nationhood of Israel as a place of
safety and strength for Jews worldwide. From its inception,
Global Hatikvah has celebrated the power of digital
innovation to connect people across the world through
music.
Video production involved creating an accompaniment track
synchronized with the IPO performance for virtual participants to
sing along. Accessibility was emphasized, requiring only basic
recording devices, with submissions meticulously edited into a
final video, offering a unique chance to perform alongside the IPO
in celebration of Israel, peace,
and hope.
Listen to the Global Hatikvah by visiting
globalhatikvah.org.
"Across the generations, across the miles, Global Hatikvah has
united friends of Israel around
the world in song. When we sing together, we heal together. Our
voices express our shared hope for brighter days ahead for a
country we love," said Jennifer
Hughes, AFIPO's CEO. "This project is just another
shining example of the vital role the Israel Philharmonic plays as
not only a world-class orchestra, but also as Israel's premier cultural ambassador. We're so
proud to finally share Global Hatikvah with the world and hope
people continue to sing along in unity."
The Global Hatikvah Initiative has reached thousands of
individuals and community groups including Lizzy Savetsky, Temple Israel in New York City, the Israeli Voice to Voice
choir, Six13 A Cappella group, Jewish day schools, retirement
communities, synagogues, and families worldwide. Participants
hailed from over 72 countries across six continents including
Argentina, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Spain, France, United
Kingdom, India,
Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, South
Africa, and more.
"The diverse participation in this global initiative is a
testament to the universal language of music," said Maxwell Karmazyn. "I am deeply moved by the
power of music to unite us, and I believe that together, we can
inspire hope and promote peace on a global scale."
About the Israel Philharmonic
The Israel Philharmonic (IPO) is one of the world's foremost
orchestras and Israel's greatest
cultural ambassador. Founded in the years preceding the Holocaust
to save the lives of Europe's
preeminent Jewish musicians, the IPO unifies diverse audiences
around the world through shared, transformative artistic
experiences.
In the United States,
Canada, and Israel, the IPO is deeply invested in
enriching communities with world-class classical music programming
that transcends borders. Through innovative education, community
engagement, and social justice programs, the IPO touches the lives
of more than 40,000 children, families, and teachers annually.
Guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun
Olam (repair of the world), the IPO serves audiences of
all walks of life, especially underprivileged and underserved
communities, and promotes openness, tolerance, and mutual respect
through music making.
About the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic
Orchestra
American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO)
supports the world-class Israel Philharmonic, enabling them to
enrich diverse audiences around the world in its role as
Israel's preeminent cultural
ambassador.
About the Canadian Friends of the Israel Philharmonic
Orchestra
Canadian Friends of the Israel Philharmonic (CFIPO) is dedicated to
supporting the mission and music of the Israel Philharmonic through
fundraising and promotional initiatives across Canada.
Media Contact
Melissa
Stavenhagen, Hiltzik Strategies
mstavenhagen@hstrategies.com
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