American Friends of Israel Philharmonic Orchestra announces new CEO Jennifer Ritvo Hughes most recently worked for the Boston Baroque orchestra as its executive director. June 30, 2023
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra hires assistant of former Putin confidante as new head of artistic operations Alisa Meves, the right hand to ardent Putin supporter Valery Gergiev, is the Tel Aviv orchestra’s new artistic administrator. Mike Wagenheim April 14, 2023
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, led for the first time by an Israeli, conquers New York’s Carnegie Hall The orchestra concluded its first tour in three years with a prestigious concert in front of an appreciative crowd. Mike Wagenheim Nov. 16, 2022
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra returns to America to play Carnegie Hall Under the direction of an Israeli for the first time, the IPO looks to draw audiences from across the Jewish and cultural spectrum. Mike Wagenheim Sept. 9, 2022
Israel Philharmonic to host virtual pre-Hanukkah global music celebration A multidisciplinary program of instrumental performances and behind-the-scenes interviews will be coupled with powerful messages of hope. Nov. 17, 2020
Hackers disrupt Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s online gala fundraiser The virtual event had 13,000 registrants from around the world at the time of the planned broadcast. Now it has a total of 300,000-plus views. July 2, 2020
Saying goodbye to Israel’s best musical friend Fifty-two years after rushing to be in Israel during the Six-Day War, Zubin Mehta retires after a lifetime of service with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Jonathan S. Tobin July 26, 2019
