Apollo’s Fire Presents “O Jerusalem!”

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Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Location:  Gartner Auditorium
Suzanne and Paul Westlake Performing Arts Center
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About The Event

Cleveland’s own internationally acclaimed, Grammy-winning ensemble Apollo’s Fire brings to life the music of the past for audiences of today. Join us for this special occasion in which the group presents its program “O Jerusalem! Crossroad of Three Faiths,” created and directed by Jeannette Sorrell.

Ringing with urgency in our time, this celebrated program returns with a fresh version. Honoring the peoples whose music and faith brought such vibrancy to the Middle East, 26 artists from Jewish, Palestinian, Muslim, and Christian backgrounds perform on oud, theorbo, medieval harp, zither, strings, and exotic percussion.

In this musical tour of the four quarters of Old Jerusalem (Jewish, Christian, Arab, and Armenian), surprising cross-influences emerge. A Sephardic ballad leads to a classical Arabic love song; selections from Monteverdi’s great Vespers of 1610 echo the exotic and rapturous singing of the Jewish cantors in the temples. The rhythms of daily life—love, singing, dancing, and prayer—culminate in a joyous celebration of shared humanity.

Tickets and more information can be found on the Apollo’s Fire website.

Featured Performers

Daphna Mor—vocals, recorder, and ney (Middle Eastern flute)
Ronnie Malley—oud and accordion
Aryssa Leigh Burrs—mezzo-soprano
Jacob Perry—tenor
Edward Vogel—baritone
Apollo’s Singers

The views expressed by performers during this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Tickets are nonrefundable. No refunds are issued unless the event is canceled by the venue or if safety concerns prevent the event from taking place. If an event is canceled, tickets are refunded in full. If an event is rescheduled, tickets are honored for the new date. We encourage attendees to stay informed about event updates.

Sponsors

The 2025–26 Performing Arts Series is sponsored by the Musart Society. This program is made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund.

The Cleveland Museum of Art is funded in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Performing arts programs are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

     

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