America-Israel Cultural Foundation

Don't miss guitarist Oren Neiman's new album “Serenity Now”, featuring prominent AICF grant recipients bassist Daniel Ori and drummer Nadav Snir-Zelniker!

Neiman's third album as a bandleader deepens his exploration of the rich Middle Eastern soundscapes of his childhood, in combination with sounds of New York's modern jazz scene and the electric guitar.

Check it out: ✨✨✨

Serenity Now, by Oren Neiman 8 track album

AICF grant recipient Danielle Akta has just performed at the Vatican! Check it out and discover an incredible young Israeli cellist: https://vimeo.com/aicf/akta-vatican

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Congrats to AICF alumna and recent Aviv Competitions finalist Nofar Yacobi, Soprano for winning the prestigious Ottorino Respighi Prize in Performance and for her upcoming Carnegie Hall debut with Chamber Orchestra of New York in the 2024/2025 Season! Yacobi will also soon make her Teatro Massimo debut in Palermo in a new production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.

We are thrilled to be in the midst of auditions for the Creative Excellence Grants - Sharett Scholarships in Music. Last week, we had the opportunity to chat with clarinetist Lorel Barshay, just moment after her audition. Discover her outstanding playing and insights:

2023 AICF Auditions: Lorel Barshay Clarinetist from Har Adar, Israel

Congrats to AICF grant recipient Ilya Ram for being selected to participate in the prestigious Mahler Competition.
Ilya will be invited to Bamberg, Germany, in July to perform and compete with the other 20 lucky young conductors who have made it as finalists for this career-altering event.

Stay tuned for updates and discover more about Ilya >> https://www.ilyaram.com/

Today! Choreographer, dancer and AICF grant recipient Egor Menshikov and his dance company GEM present Waggle Dance. Premiered at Suzanne Dellal Center, this unique piece features versatile dancers and conveys a message of hope.

Get your tickets >> https://suzannedellal.org.il/en/shows/gem-waggle-dance/

Check out exciting updates about AICF's Sharett Scholarship program and recommended Israeli artists' events in our February newsletter, featuring AICF grant recipients Dan Aran, Eli Degibri, Yonatan Voltzok, Katia Toobul, Itai Kriss, Dan Shapira, Gilad Karni, Asaf Zohar, Yaniv Attar, Gil Talmi, as well as Jaffa Theatre, Itzhak Hizkiya, Hadar Galron, Eran Kolirin, Eugenia Karni, the Israeli Artists Project, Shira Averbuch, Asaf Salhov, New Aviv City, and Tamar Getter.

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We have new winners for the 2022 Aviv Competitions, and you have the opportunity to see them on stage at the Eden Tamir Center for Music, as the “Excellence” Series presents the Competitions’ Winners during its season, in cooperation with AICF.
We begin this Friday with Tom Zalmanov, winner of the Goldie R. Feldman Piano Prize at the 2022 Aviv Competitions.

Details and tickets can be found here » https://bit.ly/3XeEE3i

Photo: Yoel Levy
Eden-Tamir Music center

The Aviv Competitions | The 2nd day | Photography: Yoel Levy

Having announced the winners, distributed prizes, and had a few moments to rest, here are some photos taken from The 2022 Aviv Competitions.

It is our pleasure to share these exciting moments with you, invite you to watch, tag your friends and wish all the participants the best of luck!

Our sincere thanks go out to the generous prize donors and the many partners who assisted in organizing helped organize the contests!

The Aviv Competitions | The 1st day | Photography: Yoel Levy

Having announced the winners, distributed prizes, and had a few moments to rest, here are some photos taken from The 2022 Aviv Competitions.

It is our pleasure to share these exciting moments with you, invite you to watch, tag your friends and wish all the participants the best of luck!

Our sincere thanks go out to the generous prize donors and the many partners who assisted in organizing helped organize the contests!

We are excited to announce that yesterday, January 4, 2023, the ceremony to announce the winners of the 21st Aviv Competitions of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation was held at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Recanati Hall.

This year, 29 musicians aged 21-33 competed, in the following fields: piano | Brass | Cello | singing
🎼 The Rachel and Dov Gottesman Family Prize for Cello, in the amount of $6,000 - Assif Binness
🎼 The Michal Oren Prize for Voice, in the amount of $6,000 - Rona Shrira, contralto
🎼 The Lillian Shapiro and Lester Beryl Radlo Prize for Brass, donated by their grandson, David Eliezer Lieberman, in the amount of $6,000 - Elai Grisaru Drori, trombone
🎼 The Goldie R. Feldman Prize for Piano, provided by the Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation, in the amount of $6,000 - Tom Zalmanov
🎼 The Mira Zakai Prize for Outstanding Performance of the Israeli Vocal Piece, donated by Zakai family, in the amount of NIS 7,500 - Tamara Navoth, mezzo-soprano
🎼 The Rafi Gurlanik Prize for Outstanding Performance of the Israeli Instrumental Piece, donated by Guralnik family, in the amount of NIS 7,500 - Elai Grisaru Drori, trombone

Congratulations to the competition winners, thank you for your superb performance, and best wishes for the future!

The Aviv Competitions were held in partnership with the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and Studio Annette, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
Photograph: Yoel Levy

Happy New Year!
We are excited to share our recommended Israeli artists' events happening this month. Featuring AICF grant recipients Tomer Heymann, Lahav Shani, Lior Yoahimik, Ilya Ram, and Tamar Melzer Krymolowski, as well as AICF Artist Network members Sivan Arbel, Sharon Farber, Bishara Nadaf, Yael Boverman-Attas, Charlotte Cohn, and Center Stage theater.
https://conta.cc/3VyRRlS

Find more events in your area by searching our database for events by 2300+ Israeli artists around the world >> https://aicf.org/events

Happy New Year!
We are pleased to announce the finalists of the 2022 Aviv Competition:

🎼 Cello 🎼
Assif Binness | Emily Siegreich | Izak Nuri

🎤 Voice 🎤
Katya Semenisty | Yarden Kiperman | Nofar Yacobi | Rona Shrira

🎹 Piano 🎹
Tom Zalmanov | Amir Ron | Jonathan Senik

🎺 Brass 🎺
Noam Greenfeld, Bass Trombone | Elai Grisaru Drori, Trombone | Ran Encaoua, Trumpet

🎶 Performance of the Israeli Vocal Piece 🎶
Tamara Navoth | Netta Flomen | Katya Semenisty | Nofar Yacobi

🎵 Performance of the Israeli Instrumental Piece 🎵
Elai Grisaru Drori, Trombone | Ran Encaoua, Trumpet | Malachi Rozenbaum, Piano | Tom Zalmanov, Piano | Amir Ron, Piano

The finals will be held in Recanati Auditorium, Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Monday, January 2, 2023 »
Cello | Performance of Vocal Israeli Piece | Voice
Wednesday, January 4.2023 »
Brass | Performance of Instrumental Israeli Piece | Piano
The announcement of winners in all categories will take place at 8pm

Don’t miss the opportunity to see some of the most promising young talents before they break through, Reserve your ticket now!
For additional information and tickets » https://bit.ly/3Gwg8oh

Following the First Stage of the Aviv Competitions in singing, during which twelve talented vocalists performed recitals, we are thrilled to announce the Finalists »

Katya Semenisty, mezzo-soprano
Yarden Kiperman, mezzo-soprano
Nofar Yacobi, soprano
Rona Shrira, contralto

In addition, the four contestants who will advance to the finals of the Outstanding Performance of the Israeli Vocal Piece were selected: Tamara Navoth, Netta Flomen, Katya Semenisty and Nofar Yacobi.

Many thanks to all the participants and good luck to the finalists.

Excited to see you at the Aviv Competition finals on January 2 and 4, 2023.

For more details about the contestants and to purchase tickets for the Finals » https://bit.ly/3tUpCmi

Following the First Stage of the Aviv Competitions in Piano, during which seven talented pianists performed recitals, we are thrilled to announce the Finalists »

Tom Zalmanov
Amir Ron
Jonathan Senik

In addition, Malachi Rozenbaum, Tom Zalmanov and Amir Ron also advanced to the Finals in the competition for performance of an Israeli work.

Many thanks to all the participants and good luck to the finalists.

For more details about the contestants and to purchase tickets for the Finals » https://bit.ly/3tUpCmi

Following the First Stage of the Aviv Competitions in Brass, during which seven talented brass players performed recitals, we are thrilled to announce the Finalists »

Noam Greenfeld, bass trombone
Elai Grisaru Drori, trombone
Ran Encaoua, trumpet

In addition, Elai Grisaru Drori and Ran Encaoua also advanced to the Finals in the competition for performance of an Israeli work.

Many thanks to all the participants and good luck to the finalists.

For more details about the contestants and to purchase tickets for the Finals » https://bit.ly/3tUpCmi

Hurry up and get your tickets for the 2022 Aviv Competitions - the most prestigious competitions for young Israeli musicians in classical music!✨
The Competitions will be held in two stages in the following categories:
Piano | Cello | Brass | Voice

The First stage >> December 27-29, 2022 >> “Studio Annette” of the Felicija Blumenthal Music Center. Entry is FREE of charge, but the number of seats is limited.

The Finals >> January 2 & 4, 2023 >> Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Tickets are required!

This is a rare opportunity to see some of the most promising young talents before they break through ~

To learn more about the competitions and candidates and to book your seat » https://bit.ly/3tUpCmi

Pianist and AICF grant recipient Adi Neuhaus performs his highly anticipated Carnegie Hall debut on Dec. 16th! Described as “golden fingers” by Auditorium du Louvre and “a marvelous balance of energy and gentleness“ by La Nouvelle République, he is a virtuoso you don't want to miss ✨

More info and tickets >>

Adi Neuhaus, Piano Carnegie Hall Debut - AICF Described as “golden fingers” by Auditorium du Louvre and “a marvelous balance of energy and gentleness“ by La Nouvelle République, Israeli pianist Adi Neuhaus is building a reputation in the world as a virtuoso, and refined musician.

Tickets are finally available for the 2022 Aviv Competitions - the most prestigious competitions for young Israeli musicians in classical music!
The Competitions will be held in two stages in the following categories:
Piano | Cello | Brass | Voice

The First stage >> December 27-29, 2022 >> “Studio Annette” of the Felicija Blumenthal Music Center. Entry is FREE of charge, but the number of seats is limited.

The Finals >> January 2 & 4, 2023 >> Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Tickets are required!

To learn more about the competitions and candidates and to book your seat » https://bit.ly/3tUpCmi

Thanks to all who have given to AICF this ! It is not too late to support Israeli artists by making a donation at aicf.org/contribute ✨

Watch international pianist and AICF alumn Shai Wosner share how profound such support is to an individual's life and to our society as a whole >> https://vimeo.com/775749869

We are still beaming over this month’s Celebration & ICA Awards 🤍

Thanks to all who performed, donated, and attended! Check out a clip highlighting this extraordinary night >> https://vimeo.com/aicf/2022-celebration
[video by Renana Neuman]

If you are in Tel Aviv, don’t miss the 2022 Aviv Competitions - the most prestigious competitions for young Israeli musicians in classical music! 🎻
The Competitions will be held in the following categories: piano | cello | brass | voice

The First stage » December 27-29, 2022 at “Studio Annette” of the Felicija Blumenthal Music Center. The entry is FREE of charge, but the number of seats is limited.

The Final stage » January 2 and 4 at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Tickets are required

You can read more about the competitions and the candidates, and to book your seat on our website » https://bit.ly/3tUpCmi

Thanks to all who have attended AICF’s Annual Celebration & ICA Awards! It was an honor celebrating AICF’s remarkable community and Israel’s trailblazing artists with you. Here are photos capturing some of the highlights of the evening >> https://bit.ly/3hrVyeL

If you haven’t done so already, please consider a gift to AICF to support emerging artists who continue to set the bar for artistic excellence >> aicf.org/contribute

Have a great week! ✨
Photo by Roni Aviv

Check out our recommendations for some of the best of Israeli art and culture this month! Featuring AICF alumns Orli Shaham, the Israeli Chamber Project (ICP) members, Maayan Licht, Yamen Saadi, Tali Rubinstein, and Yoav Talmi, as well as Alon Schwartz, Hadas Glazer, Brothers of Light, Amalia Zilbershatz-Banay, Dan Deutsch, Nirit Ben Yosef, Sharon Farber, Orion Weiss, and Deborah Wasserman ✨

Right here >> https://conta.cc/3WnDsuk

AICF Congratulates Yefim Bronfman for winning the 2022 ICA Awards! ✨
We can't wait for him to join us at the event on November 7th at the New-York Historical Society.
For the few tickets left > https://aicf.org/2022-aicf-celebration/

AICF Congratulates Ido Tadmor for winning the 2022 ICA Awards! ✨
We can't wait for him to join us at the event on November 7th at the New-York Historical Society.
For the few tickets left > https://aicf.org/2022-aicf-celebration/

AICF Congratulates Shira Haas for winning the 2022 ICA Awards! ✨
We can't wait for her to join us at the event on November 7th at the New-York Historical Society.
For the few tickets left > https://aicf.org/2022-aicf-celebration/

AICF Congratulates Gal-Gadot for winning the 2022 ICA Awards! ✨
We can't wait for her to join us at the event on November 7th at the New-York Historical Society.
For the few tickets left > https://aicf.org/2022-aicf-celebration/

Congratulations to AICF's scholarship recipient and Aviv Competitions winner violinist Yamen Saadi for winning the Concertmaster position at Wiener Staatsoper / Wiener Philharmoniker. Well deserved! 🎻✨

Enjoy a spectacular performance by an ensemble of AICF alumni!
Fresh off of their Kennedy Center debut, the Israeli Chamber Project offers a dynamic evening of music for harp, winds, strings and piano on Nov. 9 at Merkin Hall.
Use promo code icp15 for a special discount ✨

Tickets >> https://bit.ly/3f32Pkl

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 ICA Awards >
Gal Gadot, Yefim Bronfman, Shira Haas, and Ido Tadmor ✨

The America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) is excited to award the 2022 Israeli Culture & Arts Awards to four extraordinary Israeli artists who are changing the face of the global cultural landscape >

★ Gal Gadot (Film)
★ Ido Tadmor (Dance)
★ Yefim Bronfman (Music)
★ Shira Haas (TV)

The awards will be presented to the four stars on Monday, November 7, at the Annual Celebration of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, at the New York Historical Society.

Secure your tickets to the foundation’s upcoming celebration! >> https://aicf.org/2022-aicf-celebration/

AICF's October e-newsletter is out with exciting events and highlights by Israeli artists, featuring AICF grant recipients Alon Nechushtan, Erez Drigues, Yiftach Klein, Yoav Eshed, Niv Rozenberg, Nadav Berkovits, Eden Agranat Meged, David Sirkis, Yuval Drabkin, and Ori Flomin, as well as Avri Borochov, David Dagmi, Ariel Bart, Nili Portugali, Liat Segal, Yasmine Meroz, and Irena Kotvitskaya.

Read the newsletter >> https://conta.cc/3C3sxwR
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Photo by Niv Rozenberg from "Summit" ✨

Shana Tova from all of us at AICF! 🍯✨

Congrats to pianist and multiple AICF grants winner Eden Agranat Meged for winning the 3rd prize in the prestigious Bach International Competition in Leipzig, 2022 ✨
Additionally, Eden won the Steinway Prize and will thereby join the Steinway Prizewinner Concerts Network! Eden has been supported by AICF since 2012 and we are so pleased to share his incredible success.

Watch a recording of one of his performances in the competition >>

J.S. Bach Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830 - Eden Agranat Meged Duke’s Hall, London

AICF's September E-Newsletter is out with exciting announcements about our renewed Abroad Scholarships and recommended events by Israeli artists worldwide, featuring AICF grant recipients Tal Ganor, Guy Mintus, Daniela Skorka, Yonatan Rosen, Gali Knaani, Nofar Yacobi, Omer Meir Wellber, Yotam Silberstein, Mia Gourvitch, and Ori Manor, as well as Shiri Lotan, Anat Czarny, Oren Hardy, Shirit Lee Weiss, Adi Goral, Avi Ofir, Adi Neuhaus, Noma Vazana (Nani), Rotem Reshef, and Tess Meir ✨

Check it out >> https://conta.cc/3B1yoDe
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Congrats, Jaffa Theatre! For the first time, an Israeli theater performed in Morocco as Jaffa Theatre took the shows "Oum Kalthoum", "Farid El Atrash", and "Papag’ina" to the kingdom's main cities ✨

Find out more about the Theatre and its unique productions, giving a stage to Arab-Hebrew culture >> https://bit.ly/3pr6NFe

Photo by Jaffa Theatre

Announcing AICF's ICA Award Finalists! Voting for the winners is officially open! Vote for your favorite artist in each category and make a difference today (or no later than Aug. 14)!

Join us and attend the AICF Annual Celebration where the awards ceremony will take place on Nov. 7: https://aicf.eventbrite.com

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AICF's August e-newsletter is out with special updates from us, as well as recommendations for shows, exhibitions, releases, concerts, and more by Israeli artists. Featuring AICF grant recipients Itay Dayan, Hadas Caspi, Erez Aviram, Reut Ferster, Einat Arif Galanti, Avishai Cohen, Dida Pelled, Zigi Ben-Haim, and Yoav Eshed, as well as Ofir Klemperer, Guy Hason, and Noga Cohen ✨

Read it here >> https://conta.cc/3Jtflo7
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