The Jerusalem Lyric Trio

Press Comments

"A group of virtuoso artists whose program is highly imaginative and combines traditional repertory with dramatic music of contemporary composers." (El Expresso, Chile)

"The Jerusalem Lyric Trio's greatest moments were in those compositions based on Jewish religious tradition. The three internationally acclaimed soloists highlight the music of Israeli composers who are strongly rooted in Jewish belief." (Wiesbadener Tagblatt, Germany)

"They performed with complete artistic dedication. Each one proved himself a virtuoso soloist as well as a first-rate chamber musician." (NordRheinische Zeitung, Germany)

"The music was...strongly supported by the singer's expressive gestures, great intensity and technical maturity. The trio conveyed the multi-faceted Israeli landscapes and intense feeling of life of its inhabitants...a fascinating effect, irresistible." (Westdeutsche Allegemeine Zeitung, Germany)

"Yardena Alotin's "Yefe Nof" revealed the beauty of the flute which radiated the joy of life, love of nature, and the land of Israel." (Hetek, Hungary)

"Allan Sternfield proved himself to be a distinguished, brilliant concert pianist with a grandiose rendition of Chopin's Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise, Op. 22." (Wiesbadener Kurier)

"Amalia Ishak possesses a rich and radiant voice, remarkably even across its range. It is easy to imagine her successes in opera or on the platform of a major orchestra hall..." Spectator Online

"An extremely talented group of players...The world premiere of "Pictures from the Private Collection of God," written for them by Aharon Harlap, was a very moving performance." (Avner Shalev, Director, Yad VaShem)

"What a magnificent recording this is! For those who lean more toward classical fare, this is a recording not to be missed. Three very gifted performers team to form the Jerusalem Lyric Trio based in Israel. Flutist Wendy Eisler-Kashy is originally from California. After earning her Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music, she was invited to become the principal flutist with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and since then has made her home in Eretz Yisrael. She is joined by pianist Allan Sternfield, a faculty member at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, and soprano Amalia Ishak, who is a principal soloist with the New Israeli Opera. Each one of these musicians has such a rare command of his individual instrument, yet they are able to blend together to create magnificent musical conversations.

"Featured on the recording are pieces which highlight each performer separately and pieces that weave their collective talents together. Several of the works featured were composed especially for the Trio - the title track "If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem" and the hauntingly beautiful "Pictures from the Private Collection of G-d." The production is of the highest quality and each piece is performed with sensitivity and the perfect color to reflect mood and lyrics. In addition to works that may be new to many of us, are also favorites like "Numi, Numi" and "Avraham Avinu." If your musical tastes lean toward classical, this recording is a must for your listening collection."
        --Review of the Jerusalem Lyric Trio's CD, "If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem", Jewish Entertainment Net

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