ARTolerance presents an evening of common ground through common sound with Polyphony String Quartet joined by members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble from Sanctuary Choir at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.

Polyphony of Nazareth String Quartet at Swarthmore College  Moderated by Udi Bar-David, ARTolerance Founder and Artistic Director Hosted by ARTolerance and co-sponsored by the Swarthmore Department of Music and Dance and the Interfaith Center 2:00-2:45pm Musical introduction and conversation with musicians at the IC Dome 3:00-3:30pm  Musical Performance and conversations at Lang Concert Hall

On Sunday, May 1st, ARTolerance in partnership with Har Zion Temple is hosting an afternoon of music in memory of Dr. Arnold Porges. Concert will feature Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and ARTolerance: Udi Bar-David on cello & ARTolerance Artistic Director, Juliette Kang on violin, Marvin Moon on viola, Angela Zator Nelson on percussion, joined by special guest Cantor Elliot Vogel. Event is free and open to the community.

ARTolerance is thrilled to feature Ajibola Rivers in a series of school visits this fall season.  Ajibola will share ARTolerance’s mission as a cultural ambassador, bringing community voices to the stage in an educational setting. We look forward to working and sharing with students in Philadelphia and surrounding neighborhoods. Ajibola Jeremy Rivers is a Nigerian-Cherokee performing artist of many talents. While the vast majority of his music career has been on stage, music took on new meaning when he started teaching his first students in 2015.  ARTolerance is excited to promote the premiere of Ajibola River’s Cello Suites, inspired by Bach while introducing Latin & African rhythms.  Ajibola teaches violin, viola, cello, bass, and bass guitar.

On Saturday, February 4th @ Boyd Recital Hall @ Rowan University,  ARTolerance Artistic Director Udi Bar-David will partner with Rowan University to bring you "Cello Day". From 1:00-5:00pm, this music-packed day offers ARTolerance workshop on Middle Eastern Musical Techniques, masterclasses and performances.  Free and open to the public.

On Thursday, March 2nd the Rowan University Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the ARTolerance Ensemble for an evening concert with selections from around the world. Meet the Artolerance Ensemble: Jiebing Chen, Master Erhu Player  Jiannan Cheng, Music Director Rowan University Symphony Orchestra Stefania Osorio Amórtegui, Violin Udi Bar-David, Artistic Director & Philadelphia Orchestra Cellist Don Liuzzi, Drums, Principal Timpani Philadelphia Orchestra **FREE for Rowan Students**

ARTolerance Presents: Brahms to Buenos Aires, Via the Middle East || Dialogue in Three Movements || Featuring ARTolerance Ensemble: Shinjoo Cho, bandoneon; Keiko Sato, piano; Joseph Tayoun, Middle Eastern percussion; Udi Bar-David, cello || 7:30pm ||  Boyd Recital Hall at Rowan University || Free for Rowan Students!

On Sunday, March 26 ARTolerance at St. Gregory Armenian Church present on an afternoon of music featuring Armenian musical treasures. Performing Artists include Zulal Magical Vocal Trio,Ara Dinkjian, Oud virtuoso & composer, Udi Bar-David, Philadelphia Orchestra and ARTolerance Artistic Director... with surprise special guests. $25 General Admission

Spotlight Series: Franz Schubert's String Quintet in C Major, D 956/The Rowan String Quartet with special guest Udi Bar-David, cello

This unique performance will feature: Navajo singer and GRAMMY nominee, Radmilla Cody; flutist Hovia Edwards, who is of Shoshone-Navajo-Okanogan heritage and performed for the opening of the Winter Olympics; Menominee and Oneida singer and Native American Music Awards Best Male Artist, Wayne Silas Jr.; and Powwow dancers from the dance company Indigenous Enterprise, who performed for Jennifer Lopez' World of Dance and the virtual presidential inauguration parade. They will be joined by jazz, Latin, and classical percussionist and conductor of the Lion King, Rolando Morales-Matos and one of the world's most versatile cellists and member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Udi Bar-David.