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7/6/2010

Thousands gather at concert for captured Israeli soldier Shalit

A concert featuring conductor Zubin Mehta, the Israel Philharmonic and Israeli singer Shlomo Artzi took place on Monday near Gaza in support of Gilad Shalit, the captive Israeli soldier who was snatched by Palestinian militants in 2006.


7/5/2010

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra plays in Shalit's honor at Gaza border

Thousands joined the family as they reached Tel Aviv, calling for Gilad Shalit's release and urging Barak to push forward a prisoner swap deal.


5/13/2010

We Came To Enjoy Ourselves

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra chairman Yehoshua Pasternak concedes that veteran subscribers won't necessarily like next year's unfamiliar schedule.


4/27/2010

Shelly Davis, What's your message in holding a concert near the Gaza border?

Shelly Davis is a clarinetist who has been a member of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra for the past 20 years. Recently, she decided to try to rouse the world's conscience with an IPO concert.


3/15/2010

A Song for the Conductor

Itzhak Perlman is returning to Tel Aviv, and, as always, his return is intriguing and makes one want to hear him, no matter how many times he has performed here.


2/2/2010

Soundbox: The Concert is the Last Step

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s KEYNOTE Education and Outreach Program


12/2/2009

Mehta: 40 Years of Making Music in the Holy Land

On Dec. 9 at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will honor Mehta’s 40-year tenure as the IPO’s music director, a time in which he has become identified with it as no other conductor.


10/5/2009

Dudamel, Israel: A Love Story

With Gustavo Dudamel taking the podium this weekend at Disney Hall as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s new music director, Los Angeles is embracing the Venezuelan prodigy as a perfect catch. But even at 28 he is well traveled, and has already had a love a


7/27/2009

Composer Avner Dorman spices things up

His 'Spices, Perfumes, Toxins!,' a piece for percussionists and orchestra, mixes elements of Western, Arabic and Indian music.


6/16/2009

Emanuel Ax in Toronto, June 16, 2009: Helping the IPO’s KeyNote Program

AFIPO Board Member, Emanuel Ax donated his time and talent for an exclusive event in Toronto, Canada in support of the education programs for the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.


6/1/2009

An IPO Special Concert at Yad Vashem

On June 1st, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro John Axelrod, continued its long and valued tradition of being a part of Israel’s history when it performed IPO Laureate Conductor Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish- Symphony N


12/1/2008

The Cello Takes Center Stage

The cello literally took center stage at the Mann Auditorium when IPO's KeyNote Program welcomed 350 young cellists for "Cello Day." All of Israel's cello teachers participated, coming from every corner of Israel, bringing students of all age. It was an insp...


11/15/2008

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - US Tour with Gustavo Dudamel

November 15-24, 2008 - United States Tour
The Israel Philharmonic recently completed and 8-concert, 7-city tour with conductor Gustavo Dudamel.


10/19/2008

The IPO Celebrates the Mehli Mehta Centenary in India

A Musician’s Journal by Peter Marck, IPO Bass Player


8/19/2008

Position Available - Development & Marketing Assistant

Development & Marketing Assistant (New York, NY)


3/14/2008

Position Available - Regional Development Director

Regional Development Director (Los Angeles, CA)


3/14/2008

Position Available - Development Director

Development Director (New York, NY)


10/4/2007

IPO 2007 European Festival Tour - Week 4

Travel through Europe with the IPO - Final Week


9/10/2007

IPO 2007 European Festival Tour - Week 3

Travel through Europe with the IPO - Week 3


9/7/2007

IPO 2007 European Festival Tour - Week 2

Travel through Europe with the IPO - Week 2


8/29/2007

IPO 2007 European Festival Tour - Week 1

Travel through Europe with the IPO - Week 1


5/17/2007

Europe Comes To Huberman 1

The IPO Participates in Europe Day 2007.


5/3/2007

Dan David Prize

Zubin Mehta and Pascal Dusapin Share $1 Million


5/3/2007

Spanning the Generations

Under the Batons of Dudamel and Masur


4/21/2007

KeyNote's East-West Concert

Any Israel Philharmonic youth concert that starts with the Arabic greeting “Ahalan o Saalan” is a unique event.


3/28/2007

IPO 2007 US Tour and AFIPO Benefit Galas

NEW YORK CITY

When the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra comes to the United States it is always inspiring, but during 2007 the Orchestra celebrated its 70th Anniversary, making this US Tour extraordinary!


3/5/2007

IPO JAPAN TOUR - March 2007

WONDER WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE ON TOUR WITH THE IPO?
Read Peter Marck’s journal to find out…


2/9/2007

Mehta and Israel Phil triumphant at Disney Concert Hall

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Zubin Mehta received a rapturous reception by some 2,000 Angelenos, undeterred by a group of protestors, unusual security measures and tight parking.


1/26/2007

No ordinary orchestra -- in war and in peace, the Israel Philharmonic plays on

If it were a novel, no one would believe the 70-year saga of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, with its astonishing cast of famous characters, including Leonard Bernstein, Arturo Toscanini and Albert Einstein.


1/1/2007

IPO on the Radio - Heartbeat of a Nation: The IPO at 70

The IPO is on the air. See the broadcast schedule for more information. Please note the STARTING DATES and TIMES, for the thirteen week broadcast series, varies for each city. Refer to your local listings, as noted below, for complete details.


12/13/2006

Zubin Mehta Receives 2006 Kennedy Center Honors

Conductor Zubin Mehta, longtime music director of the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestras, was one of five eminent artists who received the 2006 Kennedy Center Honors this weekend.


9/7/2006

Kennedy Center Honorees Include Mehta and Spielberg

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 — Andrew Lloyd Webber, Zubin Mehta, Dolly Parton, Smokey Robinson and Steven Spielberg were named on Wednesday to receive this year’s Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the performing arts. The chairman of the Kennedy Center,...


5/19/2006

CD Launch Party

On May 16, 2006 the Young Forum hosted a wonderful evening of music celebrating the release of a new CD recording of Avner Dorman’s piano works performed by Eliran Avni. Held at The Kosciuszko Foundation, Avni performed for the group o...




4/19/2006

New York, New York - It's A Wonderful Town

Judy Devir, Assistant to the Secretary General of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied the IPO to New York when they performed for the AFIPO Benefit at Carnegie Hall on February 16, 2006. This was Ms. Devir’s first time traveling with the Orchestra ...


9/27/2005

AFIPO's Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

September 27, 2005


9/22/2005

Silent Auction in the Heart of Soho

A silent auction benefiting the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra was held at the POP International Gallery in Soho on September 22, 2005. The auction featured an original, limited edition piece of art by Burton Morris, the new leader of the Pop mov...


6/26/2005

SHESHBESH: The Arab/Jewish Ensemble in the United States

June 26, 27 and 29 - 2005


5/27/2005

American Friends Journey to Berlin

May 27 - June 2, 2005


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