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.

JULY 18, 2026|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.

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

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.

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra performs ‘Aida’ opera - review

Youthful, graceful, and very competent, with a cast of top singers, Maestro Vincenzo Milletari took the audience to ancient Egypt and its unique rituals and customs.

DECEMBER 21, 2025BySARAH HERSHENSON

ISRAELI CONDUCTOR Lahav Shani and members of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra receive applause from the audience following their performance as guests at the Konzerthaus Berlin, as part of the ongoing Musikfest Berlin, following their disinvitation from the Flanders Festival Ghent, in Berlin, Germa

Rami Kleinstein scales the heights with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

The full interview with Kleinstein will be published in this Friday’s edition of The Jerusalem Post Magazine.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025ByDAVID BRINN

RAMI KLEINSTEIN on his landmark album ‘Apples and Dates’: It was time to root down.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris with smoke bombs

Four people were arrested. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez condemned the disruption.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Israeli conductor Lahav Shani reacts to applause from the audience following a performance with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra as guests at the Konzerthaus Berlin as part of the ongoing Musikfest Berlin, following their disinvitation from the Flanders Festival Ghent, in Berlin, Germany September

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to open 89th season in Tel Aviv

The country needed music, and the IPO management decided that live music was vital in raising soldiers and civilians' morale. “And this belief remains to this day,” they told the Post.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025BySARAH HERSHENSON

The Jerusalem Philharmonic Orchestra plays at the 2019 Pianos Festival.

Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival: A feast for the senses

Experience world-class music at the Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival, September 9-13.

AUGUST 29, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN

IPO joins forces with Munich Philharmonic

Lahav Shani, the IPO’s dynamic, young conductor, seized this period of national reconciliation between Germany and Israel for three special memorial concerts in Munich, Dortmund, and Dresden.

JUNE 9, 2025BySARAH HERSHENSON

LAHAV SHANI leads members of the Munich Philhamonic and Israel Philharmonic in concert.

Concert review: An evening of waltzes by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Guest conductor Manfred Honeck led the orchestra through a program that featured the music of Schulhoff, Haydn, and Strauss.

MAY 27, 2025BySARAH HERSHENSON

Jerusalem highlights: May 23-29

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

MAY 23, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Maestro Leonardo Sini masterfully handles the podium with the Israel Philharmonic - review

Precise timing and coordination of the participants are the essence of opera productions, and Sini unified the orchestra, soloists, and chorus with skill.

MARCH 16, 2025BySARAH HERSHENSON

Jerusalem highlights: February 7-13

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

FEBRUARY 7, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN