Viola Masterclass 2025 — Excellence and Inspiration with Prof. Guy Ben-Ziony

On April 15, 2025, Musica Impact hosted a Viola Masterclass at the Tremolo Center for Percussion Arts in Netanya, led by internationally renowned violist Prof. Guy Ben-Ziony.

Prof. Ben-Ziony enjoys a distinguished international career as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral performer. He has appeared with leading orchestras and ensembles across Europe and has performed at many of the world's foremost concert halls and music festivals. Alongside his performing career, he is a sought-after teacher and regularly presents masterclasses for young musicians internationally.

The masterclass brought together outstanding young violists from across Israel for a day of intensive musical work, performance and artistic discussion. Participants received individual coaching and performance guidance while exploring a diverse repertoire spanning the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th-century periods.

Participants and repertoire:

• Simcha Digilov – J.S. Bach: Sarabande and Bourrée from Suite No. 3

• Itai Galai – Walton: Viola Concerto, First Movement

• Ido Leizer – Stamitz: Viola Concerto, Third Movement

• Hadassa Levy – Schubert

• Noam Muato – J.C. Bach: Viola Concerto in C Minor

Photos and video excerpts from the masterclass are available below: