• Published 17:36 10.04.09
  • Latest update 10:49 11.04.09

Singer Leonard Cohen to perform in Israel

Ramat Gan stadium is considered as a possible venue for the concert, set to take place in September.

By Haaretz Service and City Mouse Tags: Israel news

After countless rumors and anxious anticipation, Leonard Cohen will arrive in Israel this coming September, as part of his European tour.

According to the singer's official forum, Cohen, who will turn 75 later this year, is expected to perform in Israel on September 24th.

An attorney for Marcel Abraham, who will produce the concert, confirmed to Haaretz that the Israeli gig will indeed take place, and said that he has received an E-mail finalizing Cohen's arrival.

Although the location of the event has yet to be determined, Abraham's attorney Hagi Schterweiss said Ramat Gan stadium is being considered as a possible venue.

Schterweiss concluded by saying he expects the concert will be one of the best ever to have taken place in Israel.

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