17 SEP / 19:30
Opera at the JSO
The Three Tenors
from Bucharest
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EST. 1938 88th season
The Eternal Sound of Jerusalem
A living musical institution rooted in Jerusalem and heard around the world. Nearly nine decades of artistic excellence continue to shape its future.
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01 · Live in Jerusalem
Upcoming
performances
A curated view of the current JSO calendar. Classical repertoire, opera, Jewish music, special concerts and performances for new audiences come together in one season.
The Three Tenors
02 SEP / 20:00
The Jewish Music Series
“Unetanneh Tokef”
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08 SEP / 19:30
Special Concerts
A Tribute to
Shimon Mishory
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02 · Calendar
September
in Jerusalem
A monthly view of the season makes planning simple while preserving the atmosphere of the concert programme. Highlighted dates mark JSO performances.
September
2026 · Season 88
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03 · Visual archive
The orchestra
in images
The visual identity should not live only in typography. Photography, season artwork and archival material create a richer portrait of the orchestra and give the site a stronger cultural presence.
04 · About the orchestra
Born in Jerusalem.
Heard around the world.
Founded as the Palestine Broadcasting Service Orchestra in the late 1930s, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra has become one of Israel’s leading cultural institutions.
From Baroque and Classical repertoire to contemporary composition, the orchestra has consistently presented new works, supported Israeli composers and welcomed renowned conductors and soloists from around the world.
Our story ↗1938Orchestra founded
88Current season
4Languages / one identity
∞The eternal sound
05 · The legacy
A stage shared
with legends.
Across generations, the JSO has performed with many of the defining names of classical music. Its history includes landmark premières and a long commitment to introducing important works to audiences in Jerusalem and Israel.
Igor StravinskyComposer and conductor
Arthur RubinsteinPianist
Yehudi MenuhinViolinist
Mstislav RostropovichCellist and conductor
Martha ArgerichPianist
06 · Watch and listen
Jerusalem
on screen
Official video material gives the landing page a genuine connection with the orchestra. The recording is presented directly inside the experience instead of being reduced to a decorative link.
07 · Cultural ambassador
Rooted here.
Heard everywhere.
The JSO has toured throughout Europe, the United States, Asia and beyond, appearing at international venues including Carnegie Hall and Vienna’s Musikverein.
Jerusalem
Vienna
New York
Paris
Cologne
Leipzig
Tokyo
Dubai
Brazil