Our Programs

SympHorizons brings musicians aged 15 to 25 into full-scale performances of major symphonic repertoire with leading professional orchestras. Participants study each work in depth over several months through rehearsals and mentorship, culminating in a performance alongside the orchestra. Playing side by side across this age range and with professional musicians creates a distinctive exchange that enriches everyone involved.

 

Each concert is professionally recorded, preserving the result of this artistic journey.

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The program launched in 2025 at the Philharmonie Berlin, one of the world’s most distinguished concert halls, as part of an official musical celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel. Later that year, it made its Israeli debut on a major stage in Tel Aviv. Its next chapter brings the program to Jerusalem’s Henry Crown Hall.

 

Explore the Berlin concert and the Tel Aviv concert to see these milestones in action.

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Alongside their orchestral training, students contribute to their communities by mentoring younger musicians and bringing music to people in care settings and senior residences. These encounters connect their artistic growth with a wider social purpose.

Empowering Musicians is Musica Impact’s multidisciplinary development program. It gives young musicians the knowledge and practical skills to navigate an increasingly complex world with greater awareness, confidence and independence—and, above all, to realize their potential as musicians.

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Led by accomplished professionals and leaders in their fields, the program brings students into contact with ideas and expertise beyond their musical training. It explores areas such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership and the development of new initiatives. These skills can serve participants in their own right, while also helping them pursue a wider range of musical work—from performance and teaching to creating projects and working with communities.

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By equipping musicians to make informed decisions and take greater ownership of their careers, the program strengthens their ability to thrive personally and professionally. As they grow into more capable and independent musicians, they can contribute more to society through the power of music.

Soloists of Impact gives exceptional young musicians the opportunity to perform as soloists with outstanding professional orchestras on major concert stages. Participants are chosen through a highly competitive selection process, including an annual competition evaluated by a jury of distinguished musicians.

For an emerging artist, performing with an orchestra at this level is a significant professional milestone. It demands artistic preparation and offers the experience and visibility that can help open the next stage of a musical career. The program creates orchestral opportunities in cities such as Berlin, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, including a performance at the Philharmonie Berlin.

Each performance is professionally recorded, creating a high-quality document of the young artist’s work. Beyond preserving an important moment, the recording becomes a valuable professional resource as the soloist continues to develop and seek future opportunities.

A selection of performances by young soloists following their competition success offers a glimpse of the program in action:

• Itay Galai, viola — Walton’s Viola Concerto, with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Samuel Gal Alterovich at Tel Aviv University, July 2025.

• Heddi Raz Shahar, cello — Bruch’s Kol Nidrei, with the Berliner Symphoniker, conducted by Samuel Gal Alterovich at the Philharmonie Berlin, June 2025.

The Mu/Zi International Chamber Music Festival brings leading international and Israeli artists together to create chamber music at the highest level. Under the artistic direction of Zvi Plesser and Guy Braunstein, the festival is building an enduring musical tradition in Israel—one that opens exceptional professional opportunities for young musicians and reaches beyond the concert hall.

For Musica Impact, Mu/Zi is a meeting point between artistic excellence, education and community commitment. Advanced music students perform alongside festival artists, work with them through rehearsals and personal guidance, and experience the demands of an international chamber music festival. Young composers have their works rehearsed and performed, with the opportunity to learn directly from the musicians bringing them to life. Professional recordings give participants a lasting record of their work and a resource for their continued development.

In 2025, Mu/Zi travelled to southern Israel under the theme “Looking South, Reaching Out.” Conservatory students in Netivot shared the stage with festival artists, while performances for residents of southern communities offered moments of connection during a difficult period.

The 2026 festival, to be held on Mount Carmel in Haifa, will continue this work. Alongside its main performances, young musicians will take part in artistic activities and bring chamber music to community institutions across northern Israel. By making service to others part of their professional experience, Mu/Zi helps nurture artists who can share the power of music widely and meaningfully.