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.

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

‘Princess Abigail and the Factory of Emotions’ (see Friday).

Jerusalem highlights: March 6-12

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'


Keeping things fresh with conductor Alan Gilbert

Former music director of New York Philharmonic to conduct Israel Philharmonic for first time.

Conductor Alan Gilbert.

Israeli conductor to head BBC Philharmonic

Beersheba native Omer Meir Wellber lauded as "one of the most sought after young conductors of his generation."

Omer Meir Wellber

Two classics come together

Yehoram Gaon Joins the IPO for a special concert of his songs

YEHORAM GAON

Yehoram Gaon and the Israeli Philharmonic – two classics come together

To play in Heichal Hatarbut [the Charles Bronfman Auditorium] with the Israel Philharmonic is the jewel in the crown of my appearances as an Israeli singer.”

Yehoram Gaon

Concert Review: Wang-Petrenko

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Tel Aviv

Lahav Shani, 29, replacing Mehta at IPO in 2020

The young piano prodigy first performed with the Israeli Philharmonic at the age of 16.

Lahav Shani.

29-year-old replacing Zubin Mehta at Israel Philharmonic

29-year-old wunderkind Lahav Shani to take on role of music director of the Israel Philharmonic in 2020.

Lahav Shani is the successor to the legendary Zubin Mehta as director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Classical review: YIPO

Though young, these musicians did not disappoint.

Violin player (illustrative photo)

Zubin Mehta’s 5 most memorable moments at Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

The legendary conductor announced last December that he will step down from his post as music director in October 2019, exactly 50 years after he first became officially affiliated with the ensemble.

Maestro Zubin Mehta.

Maestro magic: Zubin Mehta's swan song with the Philharmonic Orchestra

Mehta estimates that he and the IPO have performed, both in Israel and overseas, more than 3,000 concerts together.

THE IPO with its music director, Zubin Mehta.