Road to Jericho - Phase 2, 2012!
I'm delighted to announce that we are now moving into 'Phase 2' of the Road to Jericho project!
During 2012, we will be releasing a R2J product/recording, and also further concerts are being planned.
This website remains here for now as an archive, but in the meantime you can find up to date information on the Road to Jericho project page on my website:
http://www.simonhewittjones.com/project/road-to-jericho/
- SHJ
During 2012, we will be releasing a R2J product/recording, and also further concerts are being planned.
This website remains here for now as an archive, but in the meantime you can find up to date information on the Road to Jericho project page on my website:
http://www.simonhewittjones.com/project/road-to-jericho/
- SHJ
Introducing the Road to Jericho project...
NEXT LIVE DATES! --
10th June - 5Q’s Road to Jericho @ London Spitalfields with Aldeburgh Young Musicians Book Tickets >>
Please note this concert will not now be webcast, however it is being recorded and videoed, and concert highlights will be available online soon!
14-18th June - 5Q’s Road to Jericho in Palestine with Peter Sulski. As part of ‘Music Days’ festival of Al Kamandjati >> or watch online at http://www.roadtojericho.com/
Please note this concert will not now be webcast, however it is being recorded and videoed, and concert highlights will be available online soon!
14-18th June - 5Q’s Road to Jericho in Palestine with Peter Sulski. As part of ‘Music Days’ festival of Al Kamandjati >> or watch online at http://www.roadtojericho.com/
Jerusalem. Aldeburgh. Ramallah. Bethlehem. London. Jenin. Gaza.
29 May - 20 June 2011
Road to Jericho is a groundbreaking concert tour and feature film, taking place in the UK and Palestinian Territories during June 2011.
British group Fifth Quadrant, led by Drew Balch and Simon Hewitt Jones, and Palestinian group Dal'Ouna, led by Ramzi Aburedwan, will perform a concert tour of Eastern and Western Classical music. The programme includes a new commission by British composer Antony Pitts - a new setting of the 'Good Samaritan' story that encapsulates the colours and gestures of both Eastern and Western musical languages, and asks the question: 'Who is my neighbour?'. Read more about it here or download the trailer EP from iTunes.
A documentary crew will follow the musicians through the UK and the Palestinian West Bank as they bring together contrasting elements of Palestinian and European musical heritage to create an entirely new musical collaboration that draws on the best of both musical cultures.
British group Fifth Quadrant, led by Drew Balch and Simon Hewitt Jones, and Palestinian group Dal'Ouna, led by Ramzi Aburedwan, will perform a concert tour of Eastern and Western Classical music. The programme includes a new commission by British composer Antony Pitts - a new setting of the 'Good Samaritan' story that encapsulates the colours and gestures of both Eastern and Western musical languages, and asks the question: 'Who is my neighbour?'. Read more about it here or download the trailer EP from iTunes.
A documentary crew will follow the musicians through the UK and the Palestinian West Bank as they bring together contrasting elements of Palestinian and European musical heritage to create an entirely new musical collaboration that draws on the best of both musical cultures.
Latest News...
Our first recording is now available from iTunes - download it today!
Neighbours? is a haunting duo for violin (Simon Hewitt Jones) and viola (Drew Balch) with narration (Raphael Pitts) from Antony Pitts's new work for Fifth Quadrant and Dal'Ouna: Who is my neighbour?
"My first impulse on hearing this disc was to commend it unreservedly to each and every man, woman, and child on the planet..." Fanfare, USA"
Antony Pitts, together with John Rutter and Taverner is perhaps one of the most sought-after British composers of contemporary choral works..." Classical.net
Neighbours? is a haunting duo for violin (Simon Hewitt Jones) and viola (Drew Balch) with narration (Raphael Pitts) from Antony Pitts's new work for Fifth Quadrant and Dal'Ouna: Who is my neighbour?
"My first impulse on hearing this disc was to commend it unreservedly to each and every man, woman, and child on the planet..." Fanfare, USA"
Antony Pitts, together with John Rutter and Taverner is perhaps one of the most sought-after British composers of contemporary choral works..." Classical.net
On The Road To Jericho
Photographer Ian Dingle came out to the Palestinian Territories with us in December 2010. See his stunning photographs of our recent tour: Click here to view the picture gallery.
Drew and Simon on the Road to Jericho, December 2010. Photograph: Ian Dingle
Road to Jericho is an independently-funded production by Fifth Quadrant, which has no political or religious affiliation. We welcome all donations and are always keen to hear from potential partners and sponsors.
