Ira Guifeld – Clarinetist
Ira Guifeld is a virtuoso clarinetist, a master of sound and emotion. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in music at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, studying classical clarinet under Mr. Ilan Schul. He later continued his musical journey with legendary clarinetist Giora Feidman, delving into the secrets of Klezmer music.
He is the first prize winner of the inaugural Klezmer competition in Tel Aviv and is a regular guest performer at the International Klezmer Festival in Safed.
Eyal Shiloach, violinist (Israel)
The artistic director of the International Master Classes for the year 2024, internationally renowned violinist Eyal Shiloach, a student of Prof. Ilona Feher, Prof. Chaim Taub, the renowned violinist Isaac Stern, and violist Prof. Michael Tree of the Guarneri Quartet, has appeared as a soloist with orchestras worldwide, including the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra,... Read more
Mira Masin, violinist (Israel)
Mira Masin, a violinist, teaches at the Conservatory of Music in Tel Aviv ("Stricker"). Read more
Uri Brener, Composer, pianist, arranger (Israel)
Dr. Uri Brener – Composer and PianistBorn in Moscow, Dr. Uri Brener studied at prestigious music institutions in Russia, Germany, and the Netherlands. He immigrated to Israel in 1996 and holds a doctoral degree from Bar-Ilan University.To date, he has composed over one hundred works in a wide range of styles and for various ensembles.... Read more
Orit Shiloach,singing and voice teacher (Israel)
Soprano singer, voice teacher, and vocal coach for ensembles.She graduated with distinction in Art Song Performance from the Tel Aviv Academy of Music, and holds a degree in Linguistics from Tel Aviv University. She is a recipient of the America–Israel Cultural Foundation scholarship.She participated in the Israeli Opera’s artist workshops and... Read more
Dina Goifeld Zemtsov, viola (Israel)
Dina Gofeld studied in Germany and the Netherlands — violin with Professor Zachar Bron, one of the world’s foremost violin pedagogues, and viola with Professor Michael Kugel, a leading figure in viola instruction.
She holds a master’s degree in both violin and viola and has won numerous awards in international... Read more
Adina Ben Kalifa, violonist (Israel)
Adina Ben Kalifa began her violin studies at the Municipal Conservatory in Bat Yam with Mrs. Laura Steinmitz. She later studied with some of Israel’s leading teachers, including Prof. Pavel Dediomov, Mrs. Stella Zaltkovsky, and Mrs. Lena Mazor.At the age of 13, as part of her studies at the Ramat Gan Music Center, she was selected to perform as a... Read more
Bavat Marom,singing and voice teacher (Israel)
Bavat Marom is a dramatic mezzo-soprano/contralto, a voice teacher, a composer, and a multidisciplinary artist. Her artistic career commenced in her native Israel, where she initially pursued painting, dance, and composition studies, the latter under the tutelage of Prof. Abel Ehrlich, Prof. Chaya Czernowin, and Prof. Ruben Seroussi. Her formal vocal studies began at the... Read more
David Gru, Bassoon (Israel)
David Gru is a graduate of the Rubin Academy of Music, where he studied under Mordechai Rechtman. He is a recipient of scholarships from the America–Israel Cultural Foundation.Since 1994, he has served as principal bassoonist of the Rishon LeZion Symphony Orchestra and the New Israeli Opera. He has also performed regularly as a guest musician with... Read more
Vadim Zhilyaev, percussion instruments
Vadim Zhilyaev holds a Master’s degree from the Odessa Academy of Music in Ukraine. He has performed as a xylophone soloist and percussionist in Israel and internationally.He currently serves as Head of the Percussion Department and conductor of the percussion ensembles at the Municipal Conservatory of Petah Tikva. He also prepares students for matriculation... Read more
Lina Levin Getman, Viola (Israel)
Lina Levin Gutman immigrated to Israel from Moscow at the age of 15. She immediately enrolled at the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts and later earned her Bachelor’s degree from the Tel Aviv Academy of Music. She participated in numerous projects with the Young Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and performed in festivals in Israel and abroad. Lina... Read more
Dr. Guy Figer – Violin (Israel)
Dr. Guy Figer is one of Israel’s leading violinists and a prominent figure in the country’s chamber music scene. He serves as concertmaster of the Galilee Orchestra, with which he has also performed as a soloist, and is a founding member of the acclaimed Trio Ben-Haim, regularly performing across Israel and internationally.He is a faculty member at the Buchmann–Mehta School... Read more
Alexander Kotlyar
serves as principal cellist of the Haifa Symphony Orchestra and performs extensively as a soloist and chamber musician in Israel and abroad. Born in Kiev, the Ukrain, Alexander began studying the cello at the young age of 7 and early on he won prizes in number of national competitions for young musicians in his native country. He further continued his studied of the cello at the Kiev... Read more
Semyon Zakharyaev- Classical Violinist & Violin Teacher
Semyon Zakharyaev immigrated to Israel in May 2022 from Saint Petersburg, Russia, bringing with him over a decade of experience in violin instruction and a rich international background as a classical performer.He is a graduate of the prestigious Saint Petersburg State Conservatory named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov, where he studied under Professor Alexander Shustin. Earlier in his musical... Read more
Alon Ostrovsky - piano
Alon Ostrovsky, born in 1995 in Netanya, Israel, began studying piano at age nine at the Israel Conservatory of Music in Tel Aviv. By the age of twelve, he was already performing as part of the prestigious Edward Aldwell Project for outstanding young musicians in Jerusalem, including live broadcasts as both a soloist and chamber musician.Throughout the years, Alon studied with some... Read more
Daphna Peled - transverse flute
Daphna Peled is one of Israel’s leading flutists and flute educators. She is the founder and director of several chamber ensembles with which she regularly performs across Israel and internationally, in festivals and concert series.Her musical activity spans both performance and pedagogy, with a wide-ranging repertoire from Baroque to contemporary works. Prominent Israeli composers... Read more
עירא גויפלד -קלרינת
עירא גויפלד נגן קלרינט וירטואוז, אמן צליל ורגש, סיים תואר ראשון למוסיקה באקדמיה בירושלים כנגן קלאסי בכיתתו של מר אילן שול, ולאחר מכן למד אצל נגן הקלרינט האגדי גיורא פיידמן את רזי מוסיקת הכליזמר. זוכה במקום הראשון... Read more