The 12th Piano Festival at The Jerusalem Theatre returns this year, focusing its spotlight entirely on the enduring genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. The extraordinary performances and events will be held at the Jerusalem Theater from December 29th to 31st, 2025.
Across the three days of the festival, a wide variety of Bach's iconic keyboard and orchestral works will be performed, alongside compositions by modern and contemporary composers who drew inspiration from his profound legacy. The festival features leading Israeli ensembles, top-tier conductors, and internationally acclaimed soloists, offering an exciting and comprehensive musical experience.
Main events of The 12th Piano Festival at the Jerusalem Theatre
Monday | 29.12.25
For the Sake of My Brothers and Friends
The "Lu Yehi" Orchestra
Guest pianist: Benjamin Goodman
Main Lobby | 18:00 | Free admission
The Good Shepherd
The Israel Camerata Jerusalem
Conductor: David Greilsammer
Works by Bach, Schnittke and Ben Moshe
Rebecca Crown Hall | 19:00
Jazz Bach
Ensembles from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
Main Lobby | 20:00 / 22:00 | Free admission
Bach from a Romantic Perspective
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Nir Cohen-Shalit | Works by Bach and Ullmann
Henry Crown Hall | 20:30
Tuesday | 30.12.25
The Well-Tempered Klavier | Students from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
Keyboard Works by Bach
Main Lobby | 18:00 / 20:00 / 22:00 | Free admission
Reincarnation of a Melody
The Israel Sinfonietta Be'er Sheva
Conductor: Sivan Albo
Works by Bach and Volniansky
Rebecca Crown Hall | 19:00
Bach for Two and Three Pianos
The Jerusalem Street Orchestra
Works by Bach, Ajiashvili and Shapira
Henry Crown Hall | 20:30
Wednesday | 31.12.25
Bach on Period Instruments
The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra
Noam Lilior Gal (violin and leader), Gili Loftus (harpsichord), and Ashley Solomon (flflute)
Works by Bach
The Studio | 17:30
Concerto Grosso
Israel Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Ido Shpitalnik
Works by Bach and Bloch
Rebecca Crown Hall | 19:00
From Bach to Schoenberg | Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Bar Avni
Works by Bach, Liszt and Schoenberg
Henry Crown Hall | 20:30
Introductory Lectures: The festival's artistic director, Prof. Michael Wolpe, will deliver a brief lecture at the beginning of each day, addressing the works performed that day.
Uzi Wexler Hall | Mon. & Tue. 17:00 | Wed. 16:30 | Free admission
Bach's Legacy Through the Ages - A Special Exhibition for the Festival
Curator: Dr. Jorg Hansen, director of the Bachhaus Eisenach, Germany
Chopin Gallery | Guided tours of the exhibition Each evening at 20:00 | Free admission
Accommodation in Jerusalem
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