A Night in New York - Jazz by Candlelight at the Armenian Monastery

The summer air is filled with the scent of the Mediterranean. Soft candlelight. The terrace of the ancient Armenian monastery, suspended above the coastline. And jazz — real, live, and true. On this evening we invite you to step into a New York night — the city where the magic of jazz was born, where the lights of Times Square switch on at dusk, and in the clubs of Harlem velvet voices sing: "What a wonderful world…" As the sun sets, the monastery walls will fill with the sounds of the greats: Sinatra. Fitzgerald. Armstrong. Charles. And the voice of this journey will be Sophie Chudnovsky — a jazz singer and actress with a rich artistic biography: a music school in St. Petersburg, Netflix, musicals, and major stages in Israel. This isn't just a concert. It's an evening in the spirit of New York, within the monastery's arches, bathed in the golden light of sunset. Jazz, sea, candles, and you. The lineup: Sophie Chudnovsky – jazz singer, multi-instrumentalist, Netflix voice actress, vocal coach, soloist of the Haifa Big Band, and a house artist at the Gig House club. She was formerly a soloist with orchestras in St. Petersburg and head of the light music department at the Elena Obraztsova Academy of Music. Gonen Rosenberg – drummer and percussionist, a graduate of the Rubin Academy of Music and Dance in Jerusalem. For over 27 years he served as principal percussionist of the Israel Chamber Orchestra and has performed on major stages across Europe, North and South America, and the Far East. A student of the legendary jazz drummer Michael Carvin (New York), he is a regular participant in international jazz and classical music festivals. Sergiy Nikityuk – a virtuoso pianist and winner of international competitions, founder of the ensemble Sergiy Nikityuk & Jazz Do It, accompanying pianist and lecturer at the Hadera Municipal Conservatory, and author of the album 88 Piano Keys. Valery Rubinsky – bass, double bass, and Chapman Stick player. Over a 30-year career in St. Petersburg he collaborated with more than a hundred ensembles, performed at major festivals, and won the international "Tchaikovsky in Jazz" competition. He has lived in Israel since 2022 and takes part in concert projects and recordings. Please note: the concert takes place in an open area on the grounds of an ancient monastery by the sea. Evenings by the sea can be cool, so we recommend bringing a light scarf or something warm in case of cooler weather. Also note that there is no bar or café on the monastery grounds. Entrance to the monastery is from the Jaffa promenade side, not through the Old City. See you among the candles, the music, and the sea this evening.