Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Lahav Shani, Music Director

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is the leading orchestra in Israel and globally recognized as a world class symphonic ensemble. They return to the US on the first North American tour led by their new Music Director, the brilliant Lahav Shani. Shani has established himself as one of the most talked about young conducting talents and is considered an inspiring successor to the legendary Zubin Mehta.

Program to include:

Ben Haim, Symphony No. 1

Mahler, Symphony No. 1 in D Major

Beyond The Stage, hosted by the Kravis Center’s Regional Arts Artistic Advisor Phillip Bergmann, gives the inside story of the music, musicians and composers for each Regional Arts concert. In each preconcert talk, he will provide interesting facts and background about the music and highlight elements of interest to all audience members. Talks begin at 6:45pm for the 8pm concerts in Persson Hall in The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center