A musical journey to the Middle East In celebration of the choirs upcoming tour to Israel, Jordan & Palestine and in support of the work of Acting without Boundaries. Featuring: Bryn Mawr Chamber Singers, Jeffrey Brillhart, Conductor; Elizabeth Weigle, Soprano; Jeffrey Wilber, Baritone; Julia Li, Violin; Christine Lim, Violin; David Nicastro, Viola; Udi Bar-David, Cello; Joseph Tayoun, Middle Eastern Percussion;

ARTolerance will feature Korean percussion and bandoneon virtuosos sharing the stage with a cherished Argentinian vocalist and versatile Israeli cellist. This ensemble of international artists will transcend boundaries, present transformative music from Asia & Latin America, and introduce surprise musical guests from the community. ARTolerance Ensemble: Shinjoo-Cho, bandoneon Udi Bar-David, cello Hyun Jin Cha, percussion Sofia Tosello, vocals

Sunday, March 8th Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day with a performance featuring Tammy Scheffer (American/Israeli vocalist), Shinjoo Cho (Bandoneon), Hyun Jin Cha (Korean Drum) and Udi Bar-David (Cello). This celebration will start at 2:30pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glenside and continue with a second performance at Chester County Historical Society at 7:30pm,  a space that was used for a variety of public events, including the first women’s rights convention in Pennsylvania. The second performance will open with an appearance by guest Author/Storyteller Susannah Brody followed by a music-filled program by the ARTolerance ensemble. Catch one or both performances and join us in honoring and celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Sunday, March 8th Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day with a performance featuring Tammy Scheffer (American/Israeli vocalist), Shinjoo Cho (Bandoneon), Hyun Jin Cha (Korean Drum) and Udi Bar-David (Cello). This celebration will start at 2:30pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glenside and continue with a second performance at Chester County Historical Society at 7:30pm,  a space that was used for a variety of public events, including the first women’s rights convention in Pennsylvania. The second performance will open with an appearance by guest Author/Storyteller Susannah Brody followed by a music-filled program by the ARTolerance ensemble. Catch one or both performances and join us in honoring and celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

ARTolerance artists Jiebing Chen and Udi Bar-David pursue Cultural Diplomacy for a better tomorrow. They will be featured at the Chinese National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival Reception and Concert, honoring the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

ARTolerance will visit St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glenside in celebration of World Communion Sunday. ARTolerance ensemble will share music that transcends communication boundaries as we strive for global unity during these challenging times. ARTolerance string trio will feature members of Philadelphia Orchestra Yayoi Numazawa, violin David Nicastro, viola Udi Bar-David, cello For more details visit, http://stpaulsglenside.org Sunday, October 4 8:00am in person // 10:30 via Zoom

Our City, Your Orchestra; Harriett’s Bookshop featuring: Udi Bar-David Cello Ajibola Rivers Cello Angela Zator Nelson Percussion *This is an online event. 

Featuring ARTolerance and Interfaith Music Project of Philadelphia Benefiting "Common Cause” working for fair and equal voting. *This event is live outdoors and online via Zoom. 

ARTolerance & Main Line Reform Temple are thrilled to present Four Seasons with Polyphony of Nazareth. Polyphony bridges the divide between Arab and Jewish communities in Israel through classical music and serves as a worldwide model for cooperation based on cultural exchange, dialogue and partnership. Polyphony has been hailed & embraced by world-renowned artists such as Daniel Barenboim & Rene Fleming.  We will kick off this exciting partnership with a special virtual performance by Polyphony featuring their outstanding talents in Vivaldi Four Seasons from the gorgeous & significant sites in Nazareth. We will also be joined by ARTolerance performers from the USA for this special kick off virtual spring 2021 event.  All seeking co-existence, peace & great music making are welcome to join us.