Wire-tapping #7
Thursday 22.07
at 20:30
Wire-tapping #7
Ariel Shibolet
Improviser and composer
soprano saxophone
The Wiretapping series is happy to host for its seventh meeting the soprano saxophone player Ariel Shibolet, for a solo performance celebrating his new album “Total Music Meeting”. Over the years, Ariel has developed a unique style, incorporating playing techniques that widen the instrument’s possibilities of expression. His style stands out both on the local and international scene, where he performs regularly.
Born in 1972 in Israel. Played cello and received classical education throughout his youth. Started playing saxophone in 1992. In 2004, recorded his first album. Recorded on different labels, collaborating with Israeli and international musicians. A member of the “Kadima Collective” for improvised music, and the “Tel-Aviv Art Ensemble”. Organizer and art director of the monthly “Tel Aviv Meetings”.
In recent years performing regularly in Israel, the United States, and Europe. His CDs and concerts are favourably reviewed and his solo concert at the “Total Music Meeting,” in 2007, was chosen by the German press as the “highlight of the festival” and the best concert of the year. Played at the Moers festival in 2010. Over the years played with many international and local musicians, among them Damon Smith, Joelle Leandre and Birgit Ulher to name a few.
