Shlomi Shaban and the Piano

Special Guest: Amir Benayoun

In the past two decades, Shlomi Shaban has become almost synonymous with the "Piano Festival."
Shaban has given the festival numerous unforgettable productions that have become foundational in his artistic journey and in Israeli culture—from collaborations with Rami Fortis to Chava Alberstein, the Batsheva Dance Company, and, of course, his solo performances that were born at the festival. This year, Shlomi Shaban will open the festival with a new solo performance, featuring fresh arrangements of his best songs and those that have shaped his career, and he will host, for the first time, the amazing Amir Benayoun. Over the past year, the two have been working on an intriguing project, giving us—alongside familiar songs—a first glimpse of their joint work.