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Each generation of audiences, soloists, conductors and musicians has contributed to the strength of the Orchestra.  Become a part of the American Friends family.

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International Touring

As Israel’s foremost cultural ambassador the IPO is dedicated to presenting exceptional music to audiences in Israel and around the world.

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Music Education

Learn how the IPO's international education outreach programs are bringing coexistence through music to thousands of children year-round.

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The universal language of mankind

American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO) seeks to strengthen and broaden
the reach of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra as the preeminent cultural ambassador for the
State of Israel and expand the support of classical music and musical education in Israel.

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A Historic Project

Read about the IPO's monumental task of digitizing over 80 years of history, preserving and organizing for future generations.

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History

Browse the timeline of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and read about it's rich history from 1936 to today.

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News Stories

Countdown to Pension: IPO Buenos Aires Tour

August 7, 2017

March 2019 will mark a huge change in the life of Peter Marck. Join us on an intimate and personal quest through the tides with a passionate musician and IPO icon, and a dear friend. For the first time and exclusively to IPO colleagues and followers, a musician of our Orchestra will share insights into the challenging but also liberating process he goes through – towards his final performance with the IPO. IPO Buenos Aires Tour August 27, 2016   Today,…[Read More]

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A Golden State of Gratitude

July 31, 2017

(Left Photo from L-R: Damien Chazelle, Olivia Hamilton, Athena Karp, Matti Leshem; Second Row: Lynn Harris Leshem, Steve Kofsky, Julian Rachlin) (Right Photo from L-R: Jacob Zacuto, Irwin Field, Peter O’Malley) Los Angeles and San Francisco prepare benefit galas befitting the occasion. The middle leg of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2017 Fall Tour runs up and down the length of California with three concerts in three cities over three days. Of those three cities – Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Barbara…[Read More]

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