Piano

'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.’
Jinhyung Park.

Arthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacy

‘The event is not over’: An innovative new way to see art at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art reimagines exhibitions amid wartime conditions

MAO concert (see Thursday)

Jerusalem highlights: February 13-19


Piano concert brings nations and faiths together at the Israeli embassy in Paris

 The ambassador Yael German with Ariel Cohen , the artistic director of The Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition

Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition is back for 17th edition

This year’s edition features 36 contestants, aged 18-32, from 18 countries. The lineup reflects that broad spread of genes, cultural baggage and citizenship.

 ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN prepares for a performance.

Special concert in Australia celebrates friendship between Israel and Germany

 The Israeli ambassador Amir Maimon on the right

World-Renowned Israeli Piano Prodigy Yoav Levanon Performs in Boston

The 18-year-old dynamic Israeli pianist’s two-week U.S. tour brought him to Kehillath Israel in Brookline, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Israel to New England.


Guangdong Technion celebrates Israeli-Sino friendship with piano concert


Fight the blues with some tunes - study

The researchers found that within just a few weeks of starting lessons, subjects' ability to process multisensory information – sight and sound – was enhanced.

Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen, Nightwish concert at The Palais, Melbourne, January 2008.

This year's Piano Festival has much more than piano to offer

This year’s four-dayer will focus primarily on works from the late Romantic period, taking in charts from the likes of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak and Grieg.

 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Michael Wolpe continues to steer the Pianos Festival into rich unchartered waters.

Veteran pianist Garrick Ohlsson keeps his musical options open

A rewarding, pleasurable and heartwarming listening experience, with a consummate open-minded professional, is clearly in store for the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem audiences.

AMERICAN CLASSICAL pianist Garrick Ohlsson

Tel Hai Master Classes return to the tranquility of Israel's Sde Boker

The latest program of one-on-one instruction, masterclasses and concerts kicks off on Sunday, July 31, and will continue for almost three weeks through to August 18.

 A PARTICIPANT IN the Tel Hai International Piano Master Classes.

Why do pianos and guitars sound different?

Even when playing the same exact notes, each musical instrument sounds differently due to a variety of conditions.

 A guitar lies across a piano.