Artist · Galilee, Israel
Leat Sabbah
Cello, harp and voice at the crossroads of East and West.
- Cellist
- Composer
- Harpist
- Musical Director
Short bio
A musician between worlds
Virtuoso cellist and composer Leat Sabbah creates art at the crossroads of East and West, weaving her New York City roots with the quiet soul of Northern Israel.
Guided by a desire to honor the traditions that shaped her and give voice to the harmony of a shared culture, she transforms classical discipline and Middle Eastern warmth into deeply personal soundscapes that celebrate the beauty of living between worlds.
- Based in
- Galilee, Israel
- Instruments
- Cello · Harp · Voice
- Practice
- Performance, composition, arranging
Featured project
The Galilee Ensemble
Founder & Musical Director
A seven-piece ensemble fusing Western classical and Middle Eastern music, born from the vibrant cultural tapestry of Northern Israel.
Selected work
Projects & performances
- 01Watch Solo Harp (opens in new tab)
Solo Harp
Reviving the ancient sounds of the Davidic harp to create contemporary spaces of worship, stillness, and praise.
- 02Watch The King's Harpists (opens in new tab)
The King's Harpists
Arranger & Conductor
An international collective of harpists united in creating devotional music of worship and praise.
- 03Watch Joshua Aaron, Live at Magdala (opens in new tab)
Joshua Aaron, Live at Magdala
Musical Director & Arranger
A live collaborative album recorded at Magdala Synagogue in the Galilee, featuring fresh arrangements of singer-songwriter Joshua Aaron's songs performed with the Galilee Ensemble.
- 04Watch Live from Tel Aviv with Miqedem (opens in new tab)
Live from Tel Aviv with Miqedem
A live performance with Miqedem, recorded in Tel Aviv.
Listen
Recordings
Featured track: Thoughts of Peace.