Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1936 as the Palestine Symphony Orchestra by violinist Bronislaw Huberman. Arturo Toscanini conducted its inaugural concert on 26 December 1936. It is based in Tel Aviv. The orchestra tours the world annually as well as playing concerts throughout Israel. In 1977 Zubin Mehta was named the IPO’s first Music Director. Mehta retired in 2019, succeeded by Lahav Shani. Notes for Discogs submitters: This artist should be used for the full orchestra only. For sections of the orchestra there are: Members Of The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra The Strings Of The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra