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.

|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.

|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.

|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

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.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra gears up for new season

Lahav Shani will conduct nine different programs with the orchestra which is approximately one third of the programs of the 2022-23 concert season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022BySARAH HERSHENSON
THE ISRAEL Philharmonic Orchestra.

A musical celebration of Chinese-Israel relations

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel

Israel Philharmonic welcomes Vasily Petrenko

Russian maestro takes time out from packed schedule to conduct concerts in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa.

JUNE 14, 2022BySARAH HERSHENSON
VASILY PETRENKO: We are playing incredible music during these concerts.

Mehta returns to IPO podium for nine concerts

The Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating 85 years.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022BySARAH HERSHENSON
MAESTRO ZUBIN MEHTA conducting the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Grapevine February 13, 2022: No surprise

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FROM LEFT: Daniel Friedmann, Avi Dichter, Yaakov Edri and Yitzhak Aharonovitch in a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem in 2007.

IPO celebrates composers of the 20th century

This week, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is presenting a series of concerts whose focus is on 20th-century music.

JANUARY 10, 2022BySARAH HERSHENSON
THE ISRAEL Philharmonic Orchestra

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is holding a free virtual gala

Shira Haas, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress, will host alongside IPO music director Lahav Shani and the program will feature archival footage of legendary conductors.

DECEMBER 25, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
THE ISRAEL Philharmonic Orchestra

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra foundation holds a gala event on Sunday

During the event, the appointment of philanthropist Aaron G. Frenkel was announced as the chairman of the campaign for the 85th anniversary of the Israel Philharmonic.

DECEMBER 22, 2021ByMICHAL GALANTI
Aaron G. Frenkel, Eric Danon and Marie- Christine

Grapevine December 19, 2021: The sound of music

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

DECEMBER 18, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Three Italian tenors who will be singing across Israel early next year. (From left), Rosolino Claudio Cardile, Gabriele Mangione and Manuel Rodrigues.