Longest-serving player leaves the Israel Philharmonic

Longest-serving player leaves the Israel Philharmonic

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norman lebrecht

November 07, 2017

The cellist Yoram Halperin has retired after 46 years.

He was hired by Zubin Mehta in 1971 even though he had never played in an adult orchestra before. ‘The risk’s on me,’ said Zubin.

His father was concertmaster of the Israel Opera. His son is a viola player in the Israel Camerata.

We wish Yoram a happy retirement.

Comments

  • Hanna Nahan says:

    But when does Zubin retire? That’s what the masses really want to know…

  • Beinisch says:

    Yoram is a wonderful person and a very good cellist.
    I am sure that he will continue to play besides enjoying the freedom of retirement.
    I wish him all the best.

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