The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/music/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png music | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/music/ 32 32 John Lithgow wins Tony for portraying antisemitic author Roald Dahl in ‘Giant’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/john-lithgow-wins-tony-for-portraying-antisemitic-author-roald-dahl-in-giant/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838604 Actor takes his third Tony; 'Schmigadoon,' a parody of Broadway classics, wins best new musical; Shoshana Bean takes best featured actress in a musical for 'The Lost Boys'

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]]> Iranian authorities shutter Tehran cafe over alleged ‘satanic’ activities https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-authorities-shutter-tehran-cafe-over-alleged-satanic-activities/ Sun, 31 May 2026 09:56:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833537 Prime-location venue featured Western-style music that 'provided a setting for abnormal behaviors,' local media says; regime has long labeled rock and heavy metal as satanic

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]]> In Jerusalem, an Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a new ‘East-West’ sound together https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jerusalem-an-arab-jewish-youth-orchestra-builds-a-new-east-west-sound-together/ Fri, 29 May 2026 08:02:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832045 After years of war, conductor Tom Cohen says Jerusalem Orchestra East & West offers young musicians from across communities rare source of joy, discipline and hope

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]]> New biography hits the high and low notes of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim’s life https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-biography-hits-the-high-and-low-notes-of-broadway-legend-stephen-sondheims-life/ Sat, 23 May 2026 08:52:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805513 Author Daniel Okrent doesn't miss a beat analyzing the music, lyrics -- and complicated personality -- of the extremely secular Jewish maverick who revolutionized American musical theater

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]]> 300-year-old Nazi-looted Stradivarius said to reappear in France https://www.timesofisrael.com/300-year-old-nazi-looted-violin-worth-10-million-said-to-reappear-in-france/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809164 Experts believe violin made by iconic Italian luthier in 1719 was stolen by German soldiers from Warsaw museum in 1944

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]]> As Bad Bunny plays the Super Bowl, he’ll be cheered on by the Israeli-American producer on his team https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-bad-bunny-plays-the-super-bowl-hell-be-cheered-on-by-the-israeli-american-producer-on-his-team/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:07:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749418 Yuval Chain helped create music for Latin rapper's Grammy-winning album, and has worked with stars including Drake and Post Malone

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]]> ‘Lords of the Sound’ orchestra back for 2nd tour amid wartime boycott https://www.timesofisrael.com/lords-of-the-sound-orchestra-back-for-2nd-tour-amid-wartime-boycott/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:32:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728769 Ensemble, made up mostly of Ukrainian artists, performing 11 concerts across Israel

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]]> Rosalia’s new album soars with Hebrew verses and sacred imagery https://www.timesofisrael.com/rosalias-new-album-soars-with-hebrew-verses-and-sacred-imagery/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:38:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3693279 Songs on Spanish pop star's acclaimed 'Lux' include verses in 13 languages, delve into female saints and how they're seen in different cultures; some lyrics inspired by biblical Miriam

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]]> Multiple concerts said canceled in Belgium, Turkey over performers’ Israel support https://www.timesofisrael.com/multiple-concerts-said-canceled-in-belgium-turkey-over-performers-israel-support/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:26:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3661969 US metal band Disturbed and UK singer-songwriter Morrissey both have shows nixed, with reports saying images of their past visits to Israel were the reason

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]]> ‘Oldest organ in Christendom’ makes music in Jerusalem after centuries of silence https://www.timesofisrael.com/oldest-organ-in-christendom-makes-music-in-jerusalem-after-centuries-of-silence/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:25:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3639521 A team of researchers studied and restored dozens of organ pipes crafted some 1,000 years ago for Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, which are now on display at the Terra Sancta Museum

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]]> 80 years after WWII, Bard orchestra performs Mendelssohn at site of Nuremberg Nazi rallies https://www.timesofisrael.com/80-years-after-wwii-bard-orchestra-performs-mendelssohn-at-site-of-nuremberg-nazi-rallies/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:45:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3607787 Conductor and college president Leon Botstein, son of Holocaust survivors, says concert was not just a commemoration, but a pledge to fight intolerance and uphold democracy

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]]> As UK festivals go anti-Israel, some Jewish concert-goers try to crowd surf above the hate https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-uk-festivals-go-anti-israel-some-jewish-concert-goers-try-to-crowd-surf-above-the-hate/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:40:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3594602 Despite pervasive anti-Israel sentiment in music culture, some Jewish attendees also say they have no trouble finding others in tune with their values

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]]> Radiohead’s Thom Yorke condemns ‘cynical’ Hamas, ‘extremist’ Netanyahu government https://www.timesofisrael.com/radioheads-thom-yorke-condemns-both-hamas-and-netanyahu/ Sat, 31 May 2025 13:57:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3562444 Artist writes that 'intimidation and defamation' by 'opportunistic groups' has hurt his mental health; 'The Free Palestine refrain does not answer why hostages have not returned'

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]]> Secret note reveals origin of violin crafted by Jewish inmate inside Dachau https://www.timesofisrael.com/secret-note-reveals-origin-of-violin-crafted-by-jewish-inmate-inside-dachau/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:44:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536873 Confused by expert craft but poor materials, Hungarian art dealers find message from Franciszek Kempa detailing 1941 creation of instrument under dire conditions in Nazi camp

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]]> Battling cancer, Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert https://www.timesofisrael.com/battling-cancer-jewish-conductor-michael-tilson-thomas-prepares-for-his-last-concert/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:37:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3529892 The scion of Yiddish theater royalty announces a 'coda' this weekend to a spectacular career leading orchestras and writing music

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