We already knew Alan Parsons was a supporter of Israel and completely against BDS.
So while not surprising, this news still makes me happy.
British rock icon Alon Parsons and his band will be returning to Israel for a first in their career – a performance with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
The show will take place on June 4 at the Bronfman Auditorium.
“We’re very excited to be returning to Israel. It will be great pleasure to work with the Israel Philharmonic and perform in such a magnificent place,” said Parsons in a statement. The Alan Parsons Project, Parsons’ famed band, has performed in Israel three times – in 2010, 2015 and 2017.
Adapting their music to a full orchestral sound is not a stretch, as the Alan Parsons Project utilized extensive, multi-tracked studio embellishments to create their lush sound.
Avi Shoshani, secretary general of the Israel Philharmonic, stated that he was looking forward to the integration of the two units.
I’m delighted that Alan Parson, an international musical icon, will be performing with the Israel Philharmonic. I have no doubt that the classical arrangements of his big hits will touch not only his longtime fans in Israel, but music lovers of all ages,” he said.
Hey Roger, stick this in your pipe and smoke it. Although, it seems drinking, not smoking, is your thing.
