On a Personal Note with International Pianist Dr. Orit Wolf / Morning Series / Season 2025-26
On a Personal Note," featuring Dr. Orit Wolf at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, explores the contributions of women composers and performers this year. This vibrant, interdisciplinary concert lecture series offers two sessions: morning performances on Thursdays at 11:00 AM and evening performances on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. Dr. Orit Wolf, an acclaimed international pianist, composer, and poet shares the stage with distinguished guest artists from Israel and around the world.
Each concert provides an insightful, behind-the-scenes look at the art of music-making. It explores the history of iconic works while weaving together a rich blend of genres, from classical and jazz to ethnic traditions. Audiences will embark on a musical journey that spans classical masterpieces to contemporary pop, structured compositions to spontaneous improvisation, and instruments ranging from traditional Western ensembles to exotic folkloric sounds.
Don’t miss this innovative production by Orit Wolf—it’s more than just a concert; it’s an immersive experience!
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Guest Artists:
Tilda Rajuan, Doron Raphaeli, Nahar Eliaz, Michael Shaham, Kristina Reiko Cooper, Hanny Nahmias, Maya Belsitzman, Matan Ephrat, Rachel Frenkel, The Jerusalem Street Orchestra, Tina Ronkin, Yaron London, Nitai Zori and more.
Dr. Orit Wolf
Dr. Orit Wolf, an internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, poet, and renowned lecturer, captivates audiences worldwide through her performances, TED Talks, and masterclasses at prestigious venues such as the Royal Academy of Music in London and The Technion in Haifa. As the artistic director of more than eight concert series, Wolf has built a loyal following of thousands. Her innovative interdisciplinary approach and visionary contributions to classical music have earned her distinguished honours, including the Rosenblum Prize and the Kahn Award for the Arts.
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Performance length: 85 minutes, without an intermission
*Program subject to changes
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For further information:
Tel. +972-3-6077070
subscribers@tamuseum.com
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Photo: Yoel Levi
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Concert #1 / East & West / On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
Opening of the season: Orit Wolf hosts Singer Tilda Rajuan
A personal journey through time and space: The five-octave international singer will perform pieces from Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and Porgy and Bess, alongside French chansons, musical theatre classics, and original Turkish songs.
Guest Artist: Percussionist Doron Raphaeli
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(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 11/11/25, at 7:30 PM)
Opening of the season: Orit Wolf hosts Singer Tilda Rajuan
A personal journey through time and space: The five-octave international singer will perform pieces from Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and Porgy and Bess, alongside French chansons, musical theatre classics, and original Turkish songs.
Guest Artist: Percussionist Doron Raphaeli
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(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 11/11/25, at 7:30 PM)
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Concert #2 / Women's Soundtrack: For Cello and Piano / On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
The Signature Works of Female Composers from the Romantic Era to Today
A groundbreaking inaugural performance that takes the listener on an exhilarating journey through inspiring works composed by female composers from the Romantic period to the present day, arranged for cello and piano.
Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, Amy Beach, Lily Boulanger, Henriette Bosman, Orit Wolf, and more.
Guest Artist: Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper
The Signature Works of Female Composers from the Romantic Era to Today
A groundbreaking inaugural performance that takes the listener on an exhilarating journey through inspiring works composed by female composers from the Romantic period to the present day, arranged for cello and piano.
Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, Amy Beach, Lily Boulanger, Henriette Bosman, Orit Wolf, and more.
Guest Artist: Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper
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Concert #3 / Schubert: A Viennese Chamber Celebration! / On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
The Beloved Canon of Chamber Music
A performance that embodies both classic and romantic spirit: Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata for cello and piano, followed by his Trio in B-flat major, Op. 99.
Guest Artists: Violinist Asi Mathatias & Cellist Nahar Eliaz
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(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 13/1/26, at 7:30 PM)
The Beloved Canon of Chamber Music
A performance that embodies both classic and romantic spirit: Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata for cello and piano, followed by his Trio in B-flat major, Op. 99.
Guest Artists: Violinist Asi Mathatias & Cellist Nahar Eliaz
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(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 13/1/26, at 7:30 PM)
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Concert #4 / The Magic of the Ladino / On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
This groundbreaking performance blends beloved Ladino songs with classical masterpieces. It is a musical journey into the heart of tradition, evoking nostalgic folk memories and revealing deep-rooted Jewish stories and experiences.
Guest Artist: Actress and Singer Hanny Nahmias
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(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 24/2/26, at 7:30 PM)
This groundbreaking performance blends beloved Ladino songs with classical masterpieces. It is a musical journey into the heart of tradition, evoking nostalgic folk memories and revealing deep-rooted Jewish stories and experiences.
Guest Artist: Actress and Singer Hanny Nahmias
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(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 24/2/26, at 7:30 PM)
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Concert #5 / From Brahms to Nina Simone! / On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
A musical journey from classical to groove
Pianist Orit Wolf and multidisciplinary artist Maya Belsitzman come together for a passionate fusion of music, song, and live improvisation. From Brahms, Shostakovich, and Piazzolla to the soulful sounds of Gershwin, Nat King Cole, and Nina Simone, all the way to timeless Israeli classics.
Guest Artist: Percussionist Matan Ephrat
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(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 24/3/26, at 7:30 PM)
A musical journey from classical to groove
Pianist Orit Wolf and multidisciplinary artist Maya Belsitzman come together for a passionate fusion of music, song, and live improvisation. From Brahms, Shostakovich, and Piazzolla to the soulful sounds of Gershwin, Nat King Cole, and Nina Simone, all the way to timeless Israeli classics.
Guest Artist: Percussionist Matan Ephrat
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(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 24/3/26, at 7:30 PM)
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Concert #6 / Inspired by Nature / On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
Songs of Nature, Fantasy, Sea, and Earth
Between serenity and wildness, storm and calm, darkness and light—nature’s rich beauty unfolds through song.
Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Berlioz, Elgar, Fauré, De Falla, Mercedes Sosa, Sasha Argov, and Matti Caspi's works unite in an inspiring and moving musical journey.Guest Artist: Mezzo Soprano Rachel Frenkel
Songs of Nature, Fantasy, Sea, and Earth
Between serenity and wildness, storm and calm, darkness and light—nature’s rich beauty unfolds through song.
Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Berlioz, Elgar, Fauré, De Falla, Mercedes Sosa, Sasha Argov, and Matti Caspi's works unite in an inspiring and moving musical journey.Guest Artist: Mezzo Soprano Rachel Frenkel
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Concert #7 / A French Carnival! / On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
A captivating French celebration, moving from the innocent charm of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals to the mysterious drama of Danse Macabre.
This legendary work comes to life with lively rhymed prose segments written and narrated by Yaron London.
A musical experience for two pianos, narrator, and orchestra, celebrating the richness of French culture through sound, words, and stage magic.
)An original production of the Jerusalem Piano Festival 2024(
Guest Artists: Yaron London, Pianist Tina Ronkin, and the Jerusalem Street Orchestra.—
(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 26/5/26, at 7:30 PM)
A captivating French celebration, moving from the innocent charm of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals to the mysterious drama of Danse Macabre.
This legendary work comes to life with lively rhymed prose segments written and narrated by Yaron London.
A musical experience for two pianos, narrator, and orchestra, celebrating the richness of French culture through sound, words, and stage magic.
)An original production of the Jerusalem Piano Festival 2024(
Guest Artists: Yaron London, Pianist Tina Ronkin, and the Jerusalem Street Orchestra.—
(The concert is also scheduled for the evening series on 26/5/26, at 7:30 PM)
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Concert #8 / End-of-Season Concert – A Gypsy Celebration! / On a Personal Note with pianist Dr. Orit Wolf
A tribute to the rich sounds and captivating rhythms of Gypsy music from Hungary, Romania, and the Balkans. From Sarasate’s gypsy melodies to the dynamic energy of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, from the bold Hungarian Rhapsodies of Liszt to Monti’s Czardas, The magic of Ravel’s Tzigane and more. The performance will be accompanied by video excerpts from Time of the Gypsies by Emir Kusturica.
Guest Artists: Violinist Nitai Zori, Accordionist Yanush Hurwitz and more!
A tribute to the rich sounds and captivating rhythms of Gypsy music from Hungary, Romania, and the Balkans. From Sarasate’s gypsy melodies to the dynamic energy of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, from the bold Hungarian Rhapsodies of Liszt to Monti’s Czardas, The magic of Ravel’s Tzigane and more. The performance will be accompanied by video excerpts from Time of the Gypsies by Emir Kusturica.
Guest Artists: Violinist Nitai Zori, Accordionist Yanush Hurwitz and more!