American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

 

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the United States under the direction of Maestro Zubin Mehta and featuring pianist Yuja Wang. Beginning in New York on October 25th with a performance at Carnegie Hall, the IPO then travels to Palm Springs, Las Vegas, concluding the tour in Los Angeles on October 30th.

Special guest soloists in New York include baritone Thomas Hampson, tenor Carl Hieger, and The Collegiate Chorale, each appearing in the New York premiere of Noam Sheriff’s Mechaye Hametim. Thomas Hampson will also perform as the speaker in Schoenberg's Kol Nidre.

Thursday, October 25th
AFIPO Annual New York Benefit
Carnegie Hall – 7PM Concert

Schoenberg, Kol Nidre  * Mendelssohn, Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor*  Sheriff, Mechaye Hametim

New York Premiere of Mechaye Hametim

Featuring Yuja Wang, piano, Thomas Hampson, baritone, Carl Hieger, tenor, and The Collegiate Chorale
Followed by supper at The Plaza.

For details about the New York benefit, click here.

Sunday, October 28th
Palm Springs, CA
McCallum Theatre – 7PM Concert

Schubert, Symphony No. 3 * Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1*  Brahms, Symphony No. 1

Featuring Yuja Wang, piano

Monday, October 29th
Las Vegas, NV
The Smith Center – 7:30PM Concert

Schubert, Symphony No. 3 * Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1*  Brahms, Symphony No. 1

Featuring Yuja Wang, piano

Tuesday, October 30th
AFIPO Annual Los Angeles Benefit
Walt Disney Concert Hall – 8PM Concert

Schubert, Symphony No. 3 * Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1*  Brahms, Symphony No. 1

Featuring Yuja Wang, piano

For details about the LA benefit, click here.

 

For more information, including benefit tickets in New York and Los Angeles, please contact the AFIPO National Office at (212) 697-2949 or email events@afipo.org.