Israel philharmonic orchestra

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra launches landmark 90th season - preview

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra marks 90 consecutive seasons with 13 concert series, an anniversary festival, and an influx of younger concertgoers.

OCTOBER 10, 2026|BySARAH HERSHENSON

Music Director Lahav Shani is conducting three different programs in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa

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.’

'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.

JULY 18, 2026|ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ

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.

JUNE 29, 2026|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?

MARCH 6, 2026|ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra boosts spirits with wartime performance - review

IPO likely reached more people than ever before in a concert honoring the victims of the October 7 massacre. The live broadcast “Salute to Israel” was heard around the world.

OCTOBER 26, 2023BySARAH HERSHENSON

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

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

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