At what age did you begin playing a musical instrument?
I began playing the violin at age 6

Name an unforgettable moment with the IPO
There are many. The most memorable:
1. 2011, concert at The Proms in London, when protest actions were interrupting our performance several times. I remember my variegated feelings and how noble and steadfastly maestro Mehta, our soloist Gil Shaham and my colleagues were behaving during this complicated situation.
2. October 2019, last concert of Farewell Festival with maestro Mehta, Mahler 2nd Symphony. I think it was the most emotional and colorful performance I’ve ever taken part in.

What do you love to do off-stage?
Besides being a musician I am also a photographer, recently dealing with the field of fine arts.
I created with my two photographer-friends an artistic collaboration called Beam Collective, and at the moment we are making an online exhibition with artists from all over the world.
In my free time I love to do water sports, sailing, surfing, SUP. Also Yoga and meditating became a part of my daily routine during the past year.

What is the special significance of the IPO to you/Why did you want to be part of the IPO?
Because the IPO has a very important meaning in the Israeli music scene and around the world. By performing classical music we can reach people’s hearts and souls, console them and possibly bring a new perspective to their lives.

Did you acquire any new skills during the pandemic?
Yes. I made a skipper license, improved my yoga practices, and became a curator of several exhibitions.

How can we keep classical music and live performances relevant in the digital era?
We need to remember and to remind people that digital and online activities and connections will never be able to replace the real connection, the energy that can be passed only through physical presence. So with all due respect to new technologies of the digital era, we need to keep as well the offline part of life in order to remain being humans with real feelings and emotions.