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


Completely Mozart: The Pianos Festival tickles Jerusalem’s ivories

The program features three original works inspired by Mozart, specially written for the Jerusalem East-West Orchestra by Wolpe, Nizar Elkhater and jazz-leaning Guy Mintus.

 THE ISRAEL Chamber Orchestra, with conductor Ziv Cojocaru, team up with soloists Malachi Rosenbaum and Oxana Jablonska

Piano Festival returns to life

After an exclusively televised roll out last year, the 23rd edition of the annual music event, one of the main features of the cultural calendar in Tel Aviv, is due to take place October 27-30.

 SHALOM HANOCH

Some classical compositions have yet to be performed in Israel - analysis

A possible reason for them having been unjustifiably forgotten is presumably that their composers stood under the formidable shadow of Bach and Handel.

THE ALMA trio, with bass and drum support, gets to grips with the music.

Jerusalem Jazz Festival launches next week

The 40-year-old mother of four will showcase her latest recorded offering, Free The Dolphin, at next week’s Jerusalem Jazz Festival, and then on to the Israel Museum.

CELLIST-VOCALIST Maya Belsitzman and drummer Matan Ephrat revisit Miriam Roth's children's classic 'A Tale of Five Balloons.'

The Arthur Rubinstein Grand Piano competition final begins

The concerts will be live-streamed on arims.org.il as well as on eventim.co.il/Arthur. Tickets are required.

‘THE ARTHUR Rubinstein Competition will never be the same.’

Jewish musicians rolling out year’s worth of spiritual ‘healing songs’

Along with eight other Jewish singers and prayer leaders, Brody will showcase the songs written during the pandemic during a concert Monday night.

THE ALMA trio, with bass and drum support, gets to grips with the music.

Jowy Cenat Emerging as A Musician Of Pure Concentration


New documentary 'Tuning' focuses on piano at Tel Aviv train station

Ilan Yagoda’s documentary shows music as a great equalizer

A scene from Ilan Yagado’s documentary ‘Tuning.’

Meet Eden Giat: A rising star in Israeli jazz

Debut album 'Crossing the Red Sea' releases April 29.

The cover of Giat’s new album.

Katya Gervits - A key connection at a young age

The 13-year-old is a contestant in the forthcoming Pnina Salzman Young Pianists Competition, which is due to take place, for the eighth time, at the Kfar Saba Conservatory February 8-18.

KATYA GERVITS: My mother said I should trying playing the piano, and that it would be good for me, and she was right