Orchestra

A master musician: Michael Tilson Thomas’s compositional legacy

While much of his oeuvre was deeply indebted to his American identity, several works explicitly engaged with his Jewish heritage.

MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS
Tom Cohen conducts the youth program of The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West in Tel Aviv, May 2026.

Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a unifying ‘East-West’ sound together

The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra forms the backbone of the Bach Festival.

Bach Festival features contemporary dance and live baroque performances

PRIZE-WINNING composer Lior Navok.

Israeli Lior Navok wins prestigious Engel Prize for Ukraine war composition


The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra cultivates the next generation of talent

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Academy is the first in Israel specifically designed to prepare talented young musicians for a career with a professional orchestra.

 IPO ACADEMY participants, from left, are Tamar Deutsch, Inbar Segev Susar, Alevtyna Rakhmanina, and Nasif Francis.

A concert of hope: Honoring memory, renewing strength through sacred Jewish music

Concert tickets are available for the symbolic price of NIS 20 to encourage the public’s participation in this celebration of resilience and remembrance. 

 THE ISRAEL Philharmonic Orchestra.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra season to debut in shadow of Oct. 7 anniversary

“Our goal is to make every concert special and give the audience a distinct highlight to take home,” said Alisa Meves, who is beginning her second season as artistic director of the IPO.

 THE ISRAEL Philharmonic Orchestra.

Dudu Fisher celebrates 50 years of music with nationwide gala tour in Israel

Dudu Fisher celebrates 50 years in music with a nationwide tour in Israel from August 27 to November 28.

 DUDU FISHER: The best way to give hope is through personal stories mixed with songs of faith and prayer.

Jerusalem to chime with the sounds of chamber music

“The role of music is to bridge gaps and connect people wherever they are. It uplifts the soul."

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER Music Festival artistic director Elena Bashkirova will host baritone Thomas A. Bauer.

Israel philharmonic orchestra delivers memorable season finale in Haifa - review

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra concludes its 2023-24 season in Haifa with Beethoven's Triple Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

 Haifa Auditorium, 26 April 2008.

76 years of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

No other top-flight orchestra in the world is so closely identified with its constituency as the Israel Philharmonic.

 The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performing at the ZOA House in Tel Aviv, August 1, 1953

Jerusalem Highlights May 10 – May 16

Editor’s note: Due to the current security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.

 Abatte Barihun (see Thursday).

A dispatch from the 2024 Salzburg Easter Festival: Celebrating mastery and orchestral brilliance

La Gioconda is infrequently performed because of its complicated plot, demanding vocal requirements, giant choral forces, and complex staging.

 LUCA SALSI (Barnaba) and Anna Netrebko (La Gioconda) in Ponchielli’s ‘La Gioconda.’

All together now - Beit Hagefen unveils an inclusive program for its 60th anniversary

Beit Hagefen celebrates its 60th anniversary with a diverse program promoting harmony between Jewish and Arab communities through music, art, and cultural events in Haifa.

 THE REVOLUTION ORCHESTRA will be helping Beit Hagefen, Haifa, celebrate its 60th anniversary.