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.

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.’

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

While the competition is traditionally held every 3 years in Tel Aviv, the 18th edition features a unique bifurcated structure due to ongoing security concerns in Israel.

MAY 12, 2026|ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ

‘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

With museums closed and sirens ongoing, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art adapts by bringing art experiences into safe rooms and shelters.

APRIL 26, 2026|ByNERIA BARR

Jerusalem highlights: February 13-19

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

FEBRUARY 13, 2026|ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Israeli teenage pianist shows key connection with music from young age

The Pnina Salzman Young Pianists Competition is due to take place, for the eighth time, at the Kfar Saba Conservatory February 8-18.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021ByBARRY DAVIS

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

Joanne Rogers, pianist and widow of TV star Fred Rogers, dies at 92

The couple were married for 50 years before Fred Rogers’ death from stomach cancer in 2003.

JANUARY 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli pianist David Greilsammer creates musical labyrinth

Labyrinth is a study in opposites, how they attract and even enhance one another.

DECEMBER 23, 2020BySARAH HERSHENSON

Jerusalem hosts eighth annual Pianos Festival for free, completely online

Thursday saw the debut of a new project by composer Tom Cohen, featuring guests Dudu Tassa and pianist Omri Mor, which blends the works of Beethoven with classical Andalusian music.

NOVEMBER 14, 2020ByIDAN ZONSHINE

The Jerusalem Philharmonic Orchestra plays at the 2019 Pianos Festival.

Beethoven: 250 years and counting

The Pianos Festival will be performed at the event’s regular berth of the Jerusalem Theater, November 11 to 14.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020ByBARRY DAVIS

NIZAR EL-KHATER will team up with the Jerusalem Street Orchestra in a wide-ranging sonata-based program.

A pianist’s point of view: The marvelous possibilities of music

Music is one of the most powerful and beautiful forces in the world.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020ByRIVA SCHERTZMAN

Schertzman’s grandson, Eli Schertzman, playing the piano in Efrat

Through COVID-19’s pandemic, Jerusalem pianist builds a global family

‘I’ve reinvented myself many times. When I was 50, I hadn’t practiced classical music in 30 years’.

AUGUST 13, 2020ByJENNIFER TZIVIA MACLEOD

GERSHON WACHTEL: ‘This is my great personal need, to make music for the world

Leon Fleisher, acclaimed Jewish pianist, dies aged 92

Fleisher battled through a three decade long hand injury during which he played left handed only, before recording two new albums of two-handed music in the early 2000s.

AUGUST 3, 2020ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS