Music Meets Design

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Music Meets Design at Beth Sholom Synagogue — November 15

Please note: All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Valid, government-issued IDs will be checked prior to entry.

Experience an unforgettable evening of music performed by distinguished musicians presented by Allegro Music Consultants, set within the extraordinary architecture of Beth Sholom Synagogue after dark. This special event offers a rare opportunity for the public to encounter Beth Sholom in an intimate, elegant setting—where sound, space, and light come together for a truly memorable cultural experience.

Check-In

6:30 – 7:00pm

Performance

7:00 – 8:00pm

Light Reception

8:00 – 9:00pm

Meet the Musicians

  • Ekaterina Skliar made her debut at age 11 with the Russian Folk Instrument Orchestra of the Buryatia Republic. She performs with the domra and the mandolin, is a 2019 Astral National Auditions Winner, and has been performing at festivals and venues throughout the United States and Russia. Ekaterina started her music education with Vera Lashkina, in her home city Abakan, Republic of Khakassia. She received her Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Music Performance from M. Glinka Novosibirsk State Conservatory playing domra and mandolin. Her large repertoire includes transcriptions of classical music, original works for domra and mandolin, as well as contemporary and jazz music. She was chosen from more than 2000 applicants from all over the world in 2018 and invited to perform with the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra in Los-Angeles, CA. Ekaterina became a Silver Medal Award Winner of the Global Music Awards for her recording on domra solo in 2019.

  • Gideon Whitehead has established himself as an accomplished and versatile artist. He has given solo recitals for numerous organizations and guitar societies throughout the eastern half of the United States. As a chamber musician, Gideon has performed with many world-renowned musicians, including frequent appearances with flutist Mimi Stillman and the Dolce Suono Ensemble. An active music educator, Gideon instructs guitar lessons at several institutions in the Philadelphia area and has taught at the Csehy Summer School of Music since 2014. Gideon holds degrees from the Cleveland and Curtis Institutes of Music and a Master of Science in Business Analytics from Temple University. He has studied with renowned guitarists Jason Vieaux and David Starobin. In addition to his musical activities, Gideon is a software engineer at Penn Medicine. He resides with his wife Sarah and their two young boys in the Philadelphia area.

Know Before You Go

Questions? Send us an email at tours@bethsholompreservation.org

  • You will not receive a digital ticket for this event. When you purchase your ticket through Square, your contact information and order details are automatically populated into our check-in list.

  • Parking is available behind the building, accessible from Foxcroft Rd.

  • Enter using the ramp and double doors under the green awning. You can only access the entrance from the parking lot. No one will be admitted into the building through other doors.

  • Beth Sholom Synagogue is committed to ensuring the building remains accessible.

    The concert space is accessible by stair (about 10 stairs) or elevator.

    At check-in, please let staff know if you would like to use the elevator and a volunteer will escort you.

  • A check-in table will be set up at the entrance. All adult (18+) attendees MUST present a valid, government-issued photo ID to enter the building. No exceptions.

  • Beth Sholom Synagogue is an active synagogue with on-site security. Attendees may be subject to search and, if warranted, may be asked to leave the premise. 

    Attendees must remain in the designated event spaces and cannot independently tour the building beyond those areas. No exceptions. 

  • No Food & Drink (water is allowed) inside the building. 

    No large bags, large purses, and backpacks. We recommend leaving large items in your vehicle as they will not be allowed inside the building. 

  • No photography or video during the concert.

    Still photos and video of Beth Sholom Synagogue before and after the performance are restricted to personal use only and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without written consent.

  • You will have an opportunity to view the Visitor Center, Main Sanctuary, and Sisterhood Sanctuary after the concert. An experienced docent will be available in each room to answer questions.