The Israel Philharmonic (IPO) is set to return to the United States for a five-city tour from March 19 to 26. Led by Music Director Lahav Shani, the tour kicks off in Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, followed by a performance at West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
The program will showcase classical masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, “Scottish” and Tchaikovsky’s revered works: Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique.”
In select cities, the IPO will present three deeply meaningful pieces that pay tribute to Jewish heritage. Tzvi Avni’s “Prayer” (1961), a moving homage to his father who was killed during the 1936-39 Arab Revolt, captures the themes of loss and resilience. Max Bruch’s “Kol Nidrei” takes inspiration from the sacred Yom Kippur prayer, with its solo cello mimicking the heartfelt voice of a synagogue cantor. Leonard Bernstein’s “Halil” (1981), written in memory of Israeli flutist Yadin Tanenbaum, who fell during the Yom Kippur War, features a poignant flute solo performed by principal flute Guy Eshed.
Shani underscores the profound role of music and art in times of adversity: “The Israel Philharmonic remains deeply committed to the power of art and its ability to inspire, connect and heal. The programs we’ve chosen for this tour showcase the IPO as a truly world-class orchestra, continuing to create an uplift, even — or perhaps especially — in the most difficult of times.”
For tickets and more information, visit kraviscenter.org.
Music Director Lahav Shani