On a Personal Note with international pianist Dr. Orit Wolf / Morning Series / Season 2023-24
On a Personal Note with international pianist Dr. Orit Wolf at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art is dedicated this year to the interdisciplinary piano experiences. In her two series (Morning series on Thursdays at 11 AM and Evening series on Tuesdays at 8 PM), Wolf performs, and hosts acclaimed international and Israeli guest artists, offering a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of music-making, hear the history of musical masterpieces and enjoy the captivating collage of classical, jazz, and ethnic music. From the Classical to the Pop, from the written text to the improvised and transcribed compositions, from the western instruments to those of the folklore. All this in the current series, which bring new and original productions by Orit Wolf. It is not just a concert; it is an experience!
It is not just a concert; it is an experience!
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Guest Artists:
Sinfonietta Beer-Sheva, Hagai Shaham, Hillel Zori, Mariusz Smolij, Amit Peled, Aaron Ciechanover, Ilana Yahav, Shai Abramson, Joanna MacGregor, Rafi Weichert, Shem-Tov Levy & Young Israeli Talents.
Dr. Orit Wolf
International pianist, composer, poet, and lecturer. Alongside her performances, lectures (TED) and Master Classes worldwide (including the Royal Academy of Music, London and The Technion, Haifa), Wolf is an artistic director of over eight concert series, with thousands of faithful subscribers. She is the recipient of the Rosenblum Prize for her interdisciplinary approach and vision for Classical music and of the Kahn Award for the Arts. —
Performance length: 90 minutes, without an intermission
*Subject to changes
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Schubert — 1828 / Concert #1 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
The Treasured Music of the Maestro's Last Year
An intimate solo journey with Orit Wolf, playing the precious compositions written by Schubert in his very last year, transforming his love to Beethoven and his unique role in enduring his legacy.
Impromptus Op. 90 & 142; Sonata in B flat Major, D.960
The Treasured Music of the Maestro's Last Year
An intimate solo journey with Orit Wolf, playing the precious compositions written by Schubert in his very last year, transforming his love to Beethoven and his unique role in enduring his legacy.
Impromptus Op. 90 & 142; Sonata in B flat Major, D.960
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Orit Wolf Hosts Prof. Aaron Ciechanover (Nobel Prize Laureate) / Concert #2 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
Orit Wolf Hosts Prof. Aaron Ciechanover (Nobel Prize Laureate)
Life Behind the Curtains of Artists and Scientists
A genuine conversation with the man behind the prize, followed by a unique performance of favorite cello encores; on failure and success, discovery and search, practice and risk taking in life, science, and art.
An exclusive performance the beloved encores for cello and piano duet with live visual presentation of sand art.
Guest Artists: Cellist Amit Peled (Israel/ U.S.A) & Sand Artist Ilana Yahav
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(Evening Concert too! – 26.12.23)
Orit Wolf Hosts Prof. Aaron Ciechanover (Nobel Prize Laureate)
Life Behind the Curtains of Artists and Scientists
A genuine conversation with the man behind the prize, followed by a unique performance of favorite cello encores; on failure and success, discovery and search, practice and risk taking in life, science, and art.
An exclusive performance the beloved encores for cello and piano duet with live visual presentation of sand art.
Guest Artists: Cellist Amit Peled (Israel/ U.S.A) & Sand Artist Ilana Yahav
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(Evening Concert too! – 26.12.23)
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Niguns, Soul Tunes & Israeli Songs / Singer Shai Abramson / Concert #3 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
Orit Wolf hosts Singer Shai Abramson
A Gala event hosting one of the most versatile Israeli singers and cantors who takes us into a journey of his upmost extraordinary repertoire.
The Classics of Yiddish & Ladino songs, Jewish prayers, Niguns and Israeli Treasured Melodies.
Yiddishe Mama, Avinu Malkenu, Adon Olam, The Prayer & more.
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(Evening Concert too! - 30/1/24)
Orit Wolf hosts Singer Shai Abramson
A Gala event hosting one of the most versatile Israeli singers and cantors who takes us into a journey of his upmost extraordinary repertoire.
The Classics of Yiddish & Ladino songs, Jewish prayers, Niguns and Israeli Treasured Melodies.
Yiddishe Mama, Avinu Malkenu, Adon Olam, The Prayer & more.
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(Evening Concert too! - 30/1/24)
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Impressionism Touching Expressionism / Pianist Joanna MacGregor /Concert #4 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
Orit Wolf hosts Pianist Joanna MacGregor (Head of Keyboard, Royal Academy of Music, London)
In 20 fingers & 4 hands the two pianists will play the treasured impressionistic miniatures up to the overt, tempestuous, expressionistic repertoire of the early 20th century.
Poulenc: Sonata for four Hands; Ravel: "Mother Goose"; Debussy: Petite Suite; Stravinsky: Danse Russe & more.
Orit Wolf hosts Pianist Joanna MacGregor (Head of Keyboard, Royal Academy of Music, London)
In 20 fingers & 4 hands the two pianists will play the treasured impressionistic miniatures up to the overt, tempestuous, expressionistic repertoire of the early 20th century.
Poulenc: Sonata for four Hands; Ravel: "Mother Goose"; Debussy: Petite Suite; Stravinsky: Danse Russe & more.
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Israeli Ballade / Composer and Singer Shem-Tov Levy / Concert #5 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
Orit Wolf hosts Composer and Singer Shem-Tov Levy
An inspirational recital where Wolf hosts composer and singer Shem-Tov Levy, one of Israel's leading artists. An opportunity to hear his uppermost songs and chief compositions, while watching him play the classics of the canonic western anthology; both as a pianist and a flautist.
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(Evening Concert too! – 2/4/24)
Orit Wolf hosts Composer and Singer Shem-Tov Levy
An inspirational recital where Wolf hosts composer and singer Shem-Tov Levy, one of Israel's leading artists. An opportunity to hear his uppermost songs and chief compositions, while watching him play the classics of the canonic western anthology; both as a pianist and a flautist.
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(Evening Concert too! – 2/4/24)
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Ludwig and Beethoven: The Man & The Artist / Tel Aviv Soloists Ensemble /Concert #6 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
Orit Wolf Hosts Tel Aviv Soloists Ensemble
Conductor: Barak Tal
Coriolan Overture, The Triple Concerto, Violin Romance no. 2 in F major, Cello Sonata in A major, "Moon Light" Piano Sonata.
Guest Artists: Violinist Hagai Shaham & Cellist Hillel Zori
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(Evening Series too! – 28/5/24, 20:00)
Orit Wolf Hosts Tel Aviv Soloists Ensemble
Conductor: Barak Tal
Coriolan Overture, The Triple Concerto, Violin Romance no. 2 in F major, Cello Sonata in A major, "Moon Light" Piano Sonata.
Guest Artists: Violinist Hagai Shaham & Cellist Hillel Zori
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(Evening Series too! – 28/5/24, 20:00)
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Gales of Love: The Cherished Worldwide Love Poems of Our Time / Concert #7 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
Orit Wolf Hosts Poet Rafi Weichert
Alongside the miniatures of Scarlatti, Handel, Liszt, Brahms, Schumann and Debussy- poems by Wislawa Szymborska, Pablo Neruda, Ewa Lipska, Mitsu Suzuki, Nazim Hikmet, Octavio Paz, Joan Margarit, Nidaa Khoury & more.
Orit Wolf Hosts Poet Rafi Weichert
Alongside the miniatures of Scarlatti, Handel, Liszt, Brahms, Schumann and Debussy- poems by Wislawa Szymborska, Pablo Neruda, Ewa Lipska, Mitsu Suzuki, Nazim Hikmet, Octavio Paz, Joan Margarit, Nidaa Khoury & more.
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The Piano Marathon! / Concert #8 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
The Piano Marathon!
Young Talents & Prize Winners on Stage (2023-2024)
Gala celebration of romanticism and virtuosity, hosting top young talents & prize winners, playing, and sharing their tournament experience and adolescence in a challenging social media era.
Guest Artists: TBA
The Piano Marathon!
Young Talents & Prize Winners on Stage (2023-2024)
Gala celebration of romanticism and virtuosity, hosting top young talents & prize winners, playing, and sharing their tournament experience and adolescence in a challenging social media era.
Guest Artists: TBA