Out & About
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A Peek Behind the Scenes
By Danielle Ames Spivak, Executive Vice President & CEO of the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Let me take you behind the scenes of an event we are currently planning, the Israel Philharmonic Pre-Hanukkah Global Celebration. We knew instinctively that it would center on messages of light, hope, and miracles. The winter holidays always focus on those themes, yet they are more timely and relevant than ever in this difficult year. This kernel of inspiration developed into the ambitious project of lini...
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Danielle’s Letter (October)
Danielle Ames Spivak is Executive Vice President and CEO of American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. In our monthly newsletter, she opens with thoughts on music, community, and the role the Israel Philharmonic plays in our lives. Below is her letter from the October 2020 newsletter. John D. Rockefeller was a successful businessman and famous for always keeping quiet in meetings. He explained his silence by saying that the less he spoke, the more he heard. Rockefeller understood that wisdom can be achieved by li...
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First Impressions with Attachment Theory Expert Dr. Miriam Steele
Dr. Miriam Steele is a professor of Clinical Psychology at the New School for Social Research whose research focuses on attachment theory and parent-child relationships. We were lucky enough to sit down with Dr. Steele for a discussion about what it takes for parents to develop meaningful relationships with their kids, how COVID-19 has impacted our youth, and how we can bring out the best in our children through the arts ...
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Light, Sound, and Space: How AFIPO Supporter Joel Horwich Supports Innovative Art
What was it like to hear Mozart’s 19th String Quartet for the first time, in 1785? Or to be the among the first to see Peter Paul Rubens, “Judgment of Solomon” in 1614? That feeling of hearing or seeing something created by visionary artists, who are pushing the boundaries of their craft, is exciting. And this innovation happens thanks to sponsorship. Joel Horwich, a retired American Airlines pilot, has put a lo...
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Trending with Israel Phil’s Emanuele Silvestri
As the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic set in and people everywhere were forced to shelter in their homes, Israel Philharmonic Principal Cello Emanuele Silvestri took to his rooftop. At a moment when our world desperately sought the connectivity, solace, and community offered by live classical performances, Emanuele forged a unique and innovative solution from the top floor of his apartment. His aptly titled Rooftop Co...
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Breaking Bread with Israel Phil’s Guy Eshed
If the yeast shortages around the globe are any indication, people are embracing the art of baking to alleviate quarantine-induced stress. Guy Eshed—a skilled baker/chef and Principal Flute of the Israel Phil—was ahead of the trend. Take one look at Guy’s Instagram and you will find a delectable assemblage of pastas, pies, breads, tarts, and even pretzels in all of their gluten-y goodness. We had the chance to speak...
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