Noam Ben Zeev

This year’s rendition of the capital's annual international performing arts extravaganza focuses on local talent and finds some interesting new-old venues to delight Jerusalem audiences.

Gilad Hochman left Israel for Berlin about three years ago, and he's managed to do something most Israeli composers and musicians can only dream of: make a living off music.

Arts education, cultural funding, even mention of the word 'music' are either non-existent or marginal in Israeli parties' political platforms

The Academia Daniel ensemble sets out to reveal another side of the multifaceted Baroque composer.

There are barely enough hours in the day for virtuoso accordion player and one-woman 'bulldozer' Ettie Tevel, who's also a successful conductor and teacher and she's still only 26.

The Camerata's mesmerizing performance of 'Between the Caucasus and Ararat' proves that the concert is still the classical music world's chief asset.

Israeli-born father of Alma Deutscher, a 7-year-old prodigy, has sought to protect her from too much publicity and unwarranted comparisons.

Army Radio's decision to censor a song criticizing the IDF's treatment of the Palestinians proves that freedom of speech in Israel is just a show.

All eyes and ears are directed toward March, when renovations and improvements at the Mann Auditorium − the subject of a drawn-out cultural and emotional saga − is due to reopen.

Ivry Gitlis, one of the last of the ‘golden generation’ of masters, has played with everyone from Jascha Heifetz to John Lennon.

Meroz, who admired conductor Zubin Mehta, served for 17 years as public relations officer and spokeswoman of the IPO, died of complications from medical treatments.

Following cancellation by Tel Aviv University, Israel Wagner Society is having trouble finding a venue for the show.

University claims intention to perform works by the composer were concealed by the organizers of the concert.

Small-city mayor pouring big money into young talent: An orchestra for every elementary school

Philosopher Meir Buzaglo says Jewish liturgical music embodies a universality and openness that should be reflected in contemporary Israeli society.

The Silwan Village Music School was started to give children a refuge from politics and settlers. In the process, it has strengthened the entire neighborhood.

Spontaneous and determined as ever, the French pianist Helene Grimaud will perform in Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, through January 14.

Young, talented musicians receive years of support starting in childhood and culminating in the Spring Competitions - a unique showcase of talent that opens Sunday in Tel Aviv.

London Philharmonic Orchestra chief executive Tim Walker and chairman Martin Hohmann release statement: 'for the LPO, music and politics do not mix.'

The Bayreuth festival was scandalous as usual, with Bach giving oral sex, a woman in a gas chamber. But why did the event's head dodge the Israeli media.

Paternostro took on a daring project: a concert in which the Israel Chamber Orchestra would play Wagner at a festival in Germany.

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra surprised Israeli media with and announcement Sunday that Dalia Meroz is leaving her post.

Playing their Haifa debut, Palestine National Orchestra sends music through checkpoints and the walls as though they never existed.

Conductor and scholar Roberto Gini, an Italian with Jewish roots, is here for three weeks of concerts and classes, spreading his love of Baroque music.

Ensemble Fragment proves that music transcends style and genre; it is always a human, social event, a stylized conversation.