Music

A Rare Act of Cultural Heroism

They Tried to Silence Them - The Israel Philharmonic Answered with Hope

Nov 7 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

The Lost Symphony of Israel

The Israel Philharmonic, Paul Ben-Haim, and what we’re dangerously close to forgetting

Oct 10 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony Explained

A Philosophical Hero’s Journey in Music

Sep 20 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

Gustav Mahler at 165: The Birth of a Universe

July 7, 1860 — July 7, 2025

Jul 7 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

TÁR: A Symphony Without A Soul

I don’t usually write film reviews.

May 20 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

Don’t Be Scared of Mahler!

A Listener’s Journey into the Epic Symphonies You Think Aren’t for You

Apr 29 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

When the Music’s Over: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique and the Power of Silence

Tchaikovsky’s reputation as a master of emotional storytelling, reinforced by his epic 4th and 5th symphonies, sets high expectations for a work filled…

Feb 27 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

The Untouched Sanctity of the Concert Hall

How Classical Music Remains a Final Stronghold of Artistic Integrity

Feb 18 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

For the Pursuit of Happiness

How Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 Helps Us Remember What We Are Fighting For

Nov 3, 2024 •

Yonatan Daon-Stern

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