Firqat Alnoor Orchestra

Firqat Alnoor (“Orchestra of Light/Fire”) is an Arabic classical music orchestra composed of Jewish and Arab musicians from diverse social and geographical backgrounds across Israel.
The orchestra consists of 25 musicians and 10 choir members from all over the country.

Upon its founding, Firqat Alnoor set out to bring Arabic and Eastern classical music to the forefront of Israel’s stage and cultural scene as a legitimate and esteemed art form. The orchestra aims to provide a platform for the hundreds of thousands of people whose roots are deeply embedded in the rich Eastern musical heritage and who seek to enjoy their beloved music on concert stages across the country and beyond.