Supported Projects
The JKEZ Foundation champions transformative projects that preserve cultural heritage and foster global connection. To ensure timeless legacies are passed down to future generations, we support visual arts and documentary initiatives that actively safeguard master traditions. Concurrently, we champion collaborative musical performances that serve as a universal bridge to unite diverse communities. By intertwining classical artistic lineages with contemporary expression, our projects demonstrate the profound power of art and music to transcend borders and bring people together.
Short Documentary (2026)
This documentary, about the creation of "“Bending Space, Crossing Time” a groundbreaking classical music album, vividly captures a groundbreaking musical endeavor that intertwines history, technical innovation, and the pursuit of global peace.
Concert, Oct 15th, 2026. Zipper Hall at the Colburn School
Zipper Hall at the Colburn School
Performed by Duo Amal
Pianists Yaron Kohlberg and Bishara Haroni
Guest Pianist Victoria Sun
Featuring Music by Jeff Kryka
Short Documentary (2026)
Antonio and the Last Wizard unveils the relationship between a 19th-century technological marvel and a 21st-century craftsman.
The film follows John Gaughan, the world’s preeminent designer of illusions, in his obsessive quest to bring back to life a legendary automaton trapeze performer from the 1840’s: Antonio Diavolo.
Short Documentary (2025)
Oscar © qulified documentary AMAL I HOPE chronicles the remarkable collaboration of Duo Amal's virtuosos, Palestinian pianist Bishara Haroni and Israeli pianist Yaron Kohlberg. "Amal" means "hope" in Arabic. Despite their divergent backgrounds amid a divided world, their shared passion for music celebrates unity.
Amal | Hope:
Concert, Oct 18th, 2024. Zipper Hall at the Colburn School
A groundbreaking concert blending history, technical innovation, and global unity. This concert merges past and present through the use of Steinway’s Spiriocast to promote peace through art. Featuring Duo Amal – Amal, means “hope” in Arabic – which is made of Israeli and Palestinian pianists Yaron Kohlberg and Bishara Haroni, the recording was performed across two different locations.
Short Documentary (2024)
A window into the life and work of piano technician Franco Skilan as he completes the restoration of a Steinway Centennial Grand piano from 1877.
