The Israel Philharmonic has announced its extension of Principal Conductor Lahav Shani’s contract. Shani began his work with the orchestra in 2020 and the new contract will extend until 2029. Shani is also the Chief Conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra where he began in 2018. He was appointed the Chief Conductor of the Munich Philharmonic in 2023 and will {…}
The American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra have announced the appointment of Jennifer Ritvo Hughes as its new CEO, effective August. Hughes will build upon the success of her predecessor, Danielle Ames Spivak. Hughes will oversee AFIPO’s daily operations, fundraising efforts, community engagement, and promotion of the globally renowned Israel Philharmonic in the United States. In a statement, Hughs {…}
The Israel Philharmonic’s concert in Florida has been canceled due to Hurricane Nicole. The orchestra, which was set to perform at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 9, will not travel to Florida and ticketholders will receive a full refund within 30 days. The storm is expected to make landfall in the next few hours and will bring {…}
The American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic announced the “Planting Seeds Initiative.” The new program will reduce the landmark orchestra’s carbon footprint and strengthen its music education programs as part of a partnership with Aspiration, a financial services company often described as the “operating system” of the good economy. The orchestra seeks to become the first major carbon-neutral orchestra by {…}
Zubin Mehta is retiring from the Israel Philharmonic, ending a lengthy relationship. The announcement, according to The Jerusalem Post, was made Monday and confirmed that Mehta would end his nearly 50 years with the ensemble in October 2019. The 80-year-old Indian-born conductor made numerous recordings with the group throughout his tenure, including a legendary recording of a live performance of {…}