JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM is an epic and majestic oratorio by EYAL BITTON recounting the 5000-year journey of the Jewish people.

Composed for Jerusalem's 3000th anniversary, it premiered in 1996 as an Official Jerusalem 3000 Event under the auspices of Israeli Consul General Daniel Gal. It was performed by a 25-piece orchestra and a 175-person choir at Salle Claude-Champagne. On its 10th anniversary, on April 3, 2006, it made its triumphant Toronto debut.

2006 production: featuring CBC national arts reporter Marsha Lederman, Cantor Tibor Kovari, Michele Tredger, Yehezkel Lipinsky, Jason Allen, the Beth Tikvah Choral Society, and the 25-piece Beth Tikvah Gala Orchestra. Conducted by EYAL BITTON.

FROM THE PRESS:
"a commendably ambitious, impressive achievement" (Rick Kardonne, The Jewish Tribune)

"ear-friendly,... an almost poppy catchiness... truly moving" (Ori Dagan, The Epoch Times)

"The musical event of the year" (Heather Solomon, The Canadian Jewish News)

"it is doubtless that this oratorio will survive... the timely musical work is as accessible as it is enjoyable" (Ori Dagan, The Epoch Times)

"a rousing, inspiring event, which received a deserved standing ovation" (Rick Kardonne, The Jewish Tribune)

"The 25-piece orchestra... was flawless under the direction of composer Eyal Bitton." (Ori Dagan, The Epoch Times)

"... a memorable evening of exceptional music" (The Canadian Jewish News)