The New Israeli Chamber Ensemble (= NICE) was founded in 1996 by Robert Canetti. This musical group includes the 13 leading string players of the major orchestras in Israel, who joined to work together on a regular basis in the Ensemble. Senior woodwind players join the group when needed. Robert Canetti the music director and conductor of the Ensemble, at times playing as soloist. The Ensemble plays a varied repertoire from baroque to contemporary music and has also been invited to perform in unique Festivals of vocal music (Abu Gosh, Nazareth, and more). The New Israeli Chamber Ensemble has achieved a reputation as the best of its kind in Israel. |