Shesh Besh, the Arab-Jewish Ensemble founded in 2000, brings together musicians who are members of the Israel Philharmonic with renowned musicians from the Arab community in northern Israel.

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Shesh Besh, the Arab-Jewish Ensemble founded in 2000, brings together musicians who are members of the Israel Philharmonic with renowned musicians from the Arab community in northern Israel.

The musicians play traditional Classical instruments and Middle Eastern instruments—such as the oud, ney, and darbuka—as they showcase a unique blend of Middle Eastern, Classical, and original compositions.

Their onstage presence and musicianship reflect their belief that the language of music has the ability to bind hearts and build real bridges between people.

Musicians:

Uri Arbel – Double-Bass

Gilad Rivkin – Violin and Viola

Alfred Hajjar – Ney

Sami Kheshaiboun – Violin

Michael Maroun – Oud

Boaz Meirovich – Flute

Aziz Naddaf – Percussion

Presented by:

A Kultura Collective Member

Start Date: August 2, 2026

4 PM

Downtown Toronto

Koffler301 (180 Shaw St., Unit 301)

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$24 Adults / $10 Children

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