Israel philharmonic orchestra

'It means the world to me': Igor Levit returns to perform in Israel - interview

Before returning to Tel Aviv for his first full recital since the war began, pianist Igor Levit speaks about solidarity with Israel, fighting antisemitism, and using music as a force for change.

|ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ
Beyond his musical mastery, Levit stands out as one of today’s most politically engaged artists. ‘I wanted to use my craft to raise money for organizations that combat antisemitism and educate young people in schools regarding the roots and history of antisemitism.’
A Gett taxi in Ramat Gan. November 17, 2024.

A spectacle of sheer hatred - opinion

The taxi-driver then moved on to attack Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit, whom he insisted on calling a crook and a criminal, who had stolen the position of President of the Supreme Court.

|BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
‘Princess Abigail and the Factory of Emotions’ (see Friday).

Jerusalem highlights: March 6-12

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

|ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'

Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.

|ByJAMES GENN

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Concert plays festive concert at the Vatican

JULY 25, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra at the Vatican

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra closes its season with 2 last series

The first series features Yefim Bronfman, and the second features Israeli composer Betty Olivero.

JULY 4, 2023BySARAH HERSHENSON
PIANIST Yefim Bronfman.

Conductor Mälkki debuts with Israel Philharmonic

The concerts will include two symphonic tone poems: En Saga by Jean Sibelius and Le Poeme de l’extase by Alexander Scriabine, as well as Ernest Bloch’s Schelomo, Hebraic Rhapsody for cello.

JUNE 13, 2023BySARAH HERSHENSON
THE ISRAEL Philharmonic Orchestra.

Israeli musicians take center stage in Nicosia

APRIL 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli musicians Gal Nyska (cello) and Ishay Shaer (piano) p

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra pays tribute to Duke Ellington

Yaron Gottfried and the Israeli philharmonic orchestra will cover a selection of Duke Ellington's compositions in Tel Aviv and Haifa.

APRIL 22, 2023BySARAH HERSHENSON
DUKE ELLINGTON makes the swing look easy

Rubinstein winner Juan Floristan teams up with IPO

Floristan will be involved in rehearsals and performances with the IPO, in addition to attending and performing at the Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition, which opens on March 14 in Tel Aviv. 

MARCH 13, 2023BySARAH HERSHENSON
JUAN PEREZ Floristan in action. ‘Look for your own path, with the guidance of older generations.’

Guest conductor Andreas Battistoni to lead IPO for concert marathon

Youthful and exuberant, Battistoni is a rising star who enjoys his busy international schedule in the world’s prestigious concert halls.

JANUARY 11, 2023BySARAH HERSHENSON
ANDREAS BATTISTONI

Israel Philarmonic Orchestra debuts in Abu Dhabi, first time in Arab country since 1945

JANUARY 5, 2023By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Grapevine December 23, 2022: Equality is not a one-way street

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

DECEMBER 23, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog lights Hanukkah candles in the Moroccan synagogue named for his grandfather, the late Rabbi Isaac Halevi Herzog, in Tel Aviv.

Richard Wagner, one of the best examples of cancel culture - opinion

Even though Wagner died long before Hitler rose to power, he was very well known for his antisemitic views.

OCTOBER 14, 2022ByANDREA SAMUELS
IN 1981, Israel Philharmonic conductor Zubin Mehta, having given audience members the opportunity to leave the hall, attempted to perform a piece from Wagner. The performance was abandoned.