On a Personal Note with international pianist Dr. Orit Wolf / Morning Series / Season 2022-23
On a Personal Note" with international pianist Dr. Orit Wolf at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art is dedicated this year to the Pantheon of all musical worlds. 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!
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Guest Artists:
Tremolo Ensemble, Hagai Shaham, Shmuel Elbaz, Karin Shifrin, Tal Zilber, Liat Cohen, Shiri Hershkovitz Magar, Nimrod Grinboim, Chani Dinur, Guy Mintus Trio, Kristina Reiko Cooper & Duo Kanazawa- Admony.
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 Reichman University, IDC), 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
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Performance length: 85 minutes, without an intermission
*Subject to changes
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The Pantheon of the Folklore / Concert #1 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
(Evening Series too! - 8.11.22
Orit Wolf & Tremolo Ensemble
From Dvorak and Brahms to Piazzolla and Chick Corea.Homage to the classical folklore masterpieces in innovative transcriptions for piano & percussions!
Hungarian and Romanian Dances (Brahms & Bartok), Slavonic Dances (Dvorak), Per Gint Suite (Grieg), Oblivion (Piazzolla) and more.Guest Artists: "Tremolo" Ensemble: Lior Tal, Tomer Galili, Dafna Segal, Daniel Solomonov & Tomer Yariv.
(Evening Series too! - 8.11.22
Orit Wolf & Tremolo Ensemble
From Dvorak and Brahms to Piazzolla and Chick Corea.Homage to the classical folklore masterpieces in innovative transcriptions for piano & percussions!
Hungarian and Romanian Dances (Brahms & Bartok), Slavonic Dances (Dvorak), Per Gint Suite (Grieg), Oblivion (Piazzolla) and more.Guest Artists: "Tremolo" Ensemble: Lior Tal, Tomer Galili, Dafna Segal, Daniel Solomonov & Tomer Yariv.
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Romanticism to Post Romanticism / Concert #2 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
The Treasured Violin Sonatas of Grieg and Franck
A journey from Romanticism to Post Romanticism, through Norwegian, Belgian, and French supreme sonatas that shaped the violin repertoire of the 19th century.
Grieg: Sonata in C minor, no. 3 & Franck: Sonata in A major.
Guest Artist: Violinist Hagai Shaham
The Treasured Violin Sonatas of Grieg and Franck
A journey from Romanticism to Post Romanticism, through Norwegian, Belgian, and French supreme sonatas that shaped the violin repertoire of the 19th century.
Grieg: Sonata in C minor, no. 3 & Franck: Sonata in A major.
Guest Artist: Violinist Hagai Shaham
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Mozart in Fusion! / Concert #3 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
(Evening Concert too! - 10.1.23)
Mozart's Masterpieces in Unique Cross-Over Transcriptions!An exclusive performance of Mozart's Sonata in C major for two pianos transcribed by Grieg, Violin Sonatas in C major and E minor transcribed for Mandolin, Symphony no. 40 in middle eastern flavor and Elvira Madigan in Boogie Woogie style.
Guest Artists: Soprano Karin Shifrin, Pianist and Transcriber Tal Zilber & Mandolinist Shmuel Elbaz
(Evening Concert too! - 10.1.23)
Mozart's Masterpieces in Unique Cross-Over Transcriptions!An exclusive performance of Mozart's Sonata in C major for two pianos transcribed by Grieg, Violin Sonatas in C major and E minor transcribed for Mandolin, Symphony no. 40 in middle eastern flavor and Elvira Madigan in Boogie Woogie style.
Guest Artists: Soprano Karin Shifrin, Pianist and Transcriber Tal Zilber & Mandolinist Shmuel Elbaz
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Latin Fantasy for Guitar and Piano / Concert #4 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
South American Celebration
International guitarist Liat Cohen in a rare collection of south American music from Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay to film music!
Tedesco: Fantasy, Guiliani: Rondo op. 68, Ponce & Vila Lobos: Valses, Piazzolla: Tango, Tico Tico and Deer Hunter.
Guest Artist: Guitarist Liat Cohen
South American Celebration
International guitarist Liat Cohen in a rare collection of south American music from Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay to film music!
Tedesco: Fantasy, Guiliani: Rondo op. 68, Ponce & Vila Lobos: Valses, Piazzolla: Tango, Tico Tico and Deer Hunter.
Guest Artist: Guitarist Liat Cohen
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Musicals Gala – Broadway Tel Aviv! / Concert #5 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
(Evening Concert too! - 28.2.23)
The Beloved Musicals Arias and Duets from Gershwin to A.L. Weber!Phantom of the Opera, Aladdin, Porgy & Bess, My Fair Lady, Candid, Les Misérables, Cats, West Side Stories and more.
Gershwin, A.L. Weber, Rodger & Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Alan Menken & Michel Legrand.
Guest Artists: Soprano Shiri Hershkovitz Magar & Tenor Nimrod Grinboim.
(Evening Concert too! - 28.2.23)
The Beloved Musicals Arias and Duets from Gershwin to A.L. Weber!Phantom of the Opera, Aladdin, Porgy & Bess, My Fair Lady, Candid, Les Misérables, Cats, West Side Stories and more.
Gershwin, A.L. Weber, Rodger & Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Alan Menken & Michel Legrand.
Guest Artists: Soprano Shiri Hershkovitz Magar & Tenor Nimrod Grinboim.
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From Goldberg Variations to Lea Goldberg / Concert #6 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
From Bach to Israeli Poets and Classical Songs
An inspirational recital where Wolf hosts singer and composer Chani Dinur in a journey from Goldberg
Variations of Bach to Israeli renowned poet Lea Goldberg. This along with the classics of Bialik, Rachel, Nathan Yonatan and more.
Guest Artist: Singer and Composer Chani Dinur
From Bach to Israeli Poets and Classical Songs
An inspirational recital where Wolf hosts singer and composer Chani Dinur in a journey from Goldberg
Variations of Bach to Israeli renowned poet Lea Goldberg. This along with the classics of Bialik, Rachel, Nathan Yonatan and more.
Guest Artist: Singer and Composer Chani Dinur
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Orit Wolf meets Guy Mintus Trio / Concert #7 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
(Evening Series too! - 16.5.23)
Breaking ParadigmsRare performance of two innovators, Wolf & Mintus, who are challenging the classics of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Gershwin into new realms of styles. Preludes, Sonatas, Ballades and Rhapsodies in new spectrums. The Trio will join the couple!
Guest Artists: Mintus Trio: Bassist Oren Hardy, Percussionist Yonatan Rosen and Pianist Guy Mintus.
(Evening Series too! - 16.5.23)
Breaking ParadigmsRare performance of two innovators, Wolf & Mintus, who are challenging the classics of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Gershwin into new realms of styles. Preludes, Sonatas, Ballades and Rhapsodies in new spectrums. The Trio will join the couple!
Guest Artists: Mintus Trio: Bassist Oren Hardy, Percussionist Yonatan Rosen and Pianist Guy Mintus.
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Rachmaninoff Marathon! / Concert #8 On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
The Maestro's 150th Anniversary
A Gala event towards the passionate, romantic composer of all times – Rachmaninoff, playing his two Piano Suites, Preludes and Cello Sonata.
Guest Artists: Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper, Pianist Dorel Golan and Piano Duo Kanazawa-Admoni
The Maestro's 150th Anniversary
A Gala event towards the passionate, romantic composer of all times – Rachmaninoff, playing his two Piano Suites, Preludes and Cello Sonata.
Guest Artists: Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper, Pianist Dorel Golan and Piano Duo Kanazawa-Admoni