Bnei HaKibbutzim
As Music Director of the Bnei HaKibbutzim, Israel’s oldest youth orchestra rooted in the Kibbutz movement, I am privileged to work in an environment where music shapes not only artistic skill, but also character and community. Our musicians come from all across Israel, from kibbutzim and cities alike, bringing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the orchestra.
In the wake of the October 7th tragedy, the orchestra performs repertoire with care and sensitivity, using music as a tool to heal and inspire both the players and the audience. I take great joy in developing the orchestra to the highest artistic standards, while supporting each musician as an educator and mentor.
We strive to make music accessible to young musicians and audiences alike. My goal is to ensure that every performance reflects the depth, skill, and passion of our musicians, while demonstrating how music can impact lives, foster growth, and build community across Israel.
Visualizing Music
As a conductor, my job is to fulfill the composer’s intention, to deliver the message the music was meant to express, in a way that feels relevant today. With technology advancing rapidly, there is enormous potential to experience music in new ways, both inside and beyond the concert hall.
Classical music can contain subtle and deep nuances that are not always easy to perceive. People naturally connect strongly with visual information, which makes this layer especially important when listening to music. In the concert hall, audiences often watch the conductor to understand the flow and energy of the piece.
Animation allows a broad audience to engage with music and experience its subtle nuances more fully. It can help convey the messages the composer intended in ways that listening alone sometimes cannot. Just as books can be transformed into films, music can be brought to life visually, making it more accessible and immersive while revealing its depth.