Bringing People Together

Giving Opportunities

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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Education

“When I play I feel like I grow wings”
– Student in an IPO music education program

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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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An inside view

Tour of the Far East

Principal Bassist, Peter Marck, blogged throughout the IPO’s recent 7 city tour, giving an inside look at travelling with a major orchestra

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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

KeyNote Performances

January 30, 2015

Each year the KeyNote program reaches over 29,000 Israeli children and 2015 is off to a phenomenal start with events

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our new concertmaster

January 8, 2015

It feels like a family over there and I’m very much looking forward to joining that family. – David Radzynski

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