Throngs of Jerusalemites made their way to the Jerusalem Theater Wednesday night for the season's opening concert, the first in a year's program dedicated to celebrating 75 years since the founding of the Israel Broadcasting Authority's Jeusalem Symphony Orchestra. Wine and chocolates greeted the music lovers as they entered the Henry Crown Hall, lending an air of festivity.
President Shimon Peres was there as was Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, Justice Minister Yaakov Ne'eman and other well-known figures.
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