Bar Avni
Conductor
Summer 2026
- Classical Music
- Boston
- New York
“In order to keep developing this aspect for my musicianship I wish to be exposed to different ways to creating a concert in different places in the world.”
My musical background IS the orchestra. I grew up in one and it designed my music making also today. The idea of ‘primes inter pares’ speaks to me very much and I wish to reach all musicians on stage, and through this energy to reach the audience. A concert is for me an experience that starts when the audience enters the hall and stops when the audience leaves the hall(maybe even later), so the complete composition of the evening (pieces and their order, intermission/no intermission, applause/no applause) is as important for me as the actual interpretation of a piece. A strong and surprising ‘menu’ for a concert will make an evening to be unforgettable and meaningful for everyone taking part.
I’m a proud and thankful student of wonderful teachers and mentors: Yoav Talmi, Ayelet Geva, Martin Sieghart, Barbara Hannigan and Ulrich Windfuhr.
Bar Avni is an Israeli conductor acclaimed for her dynamic presence and refined musicality. In 2024, she won the La Maestra Competition in Paris, receiving four additional prizes. From 2021 to 2024, she served as Chief Conductor of the Bayer Philharmoniker. A passionate advocate for innovative programming and outreach, she collaborates regularly with leading orchestras and soloists. Her debut album with the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine will be released by Alpha Classics in 2026.
In order to keep developing this aspect for my musicianship I wish to be exposed to different ways/traditions/approaches to creating (and everything that is connected to it) a concert in different places in the world. The US is absolutely ‘new land’s for me. From the structure of a season of American orchestras and concerts houses and festivals, to the different interests of promoters when programming different pieces and different artists, through manage the financial side of a orchestra in 2026, looking at the future, to asking what is relevant for today in the classical music world, and how to we keep ourselves relevant and interesting for our audiences. This research is my main goal in my 2026 residency in Villa Albertine.
Meeting leasing artists, musical directors, creative performers as well as promoters and doners will allow me to get a broad spectrum of information regarding the different sides of our field; the artistic and creative part of it as well as the practical and industrial part. I believe I must hold ever growing knowledge in both sides of the field to fulfil the potential, express myself and reach the audience’s ears, minds and hearts.
In partnership with
Cité de la musique – Philharmonie de Paris
Located in the heart of the Parc de la Villette in northeastern Paris, the Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris is a unique musical complex that attracts nearly 1.5 million visitors each year.
It offers an ambitious and eclectic program (450 concerts and 2 to 3 temporary exhibitions per year), while fully embracing its social and societal role. The institution aims to make its programming accessible to all audiences, regardless of age, social background, or geographical origin. It also strives to make gender equality, diversity, and eco-responsibility integral parts of its mission. In this spirit, it created the Maestra Conducting Competition with the Paris Mozart Orchestra and develops numerous initiatives across the country in partnership with local communities, such as the Démos children’s orchestra project. The Philharmonie also leads international cooperation and partnership projects with cultural institutions in countries such as the United States, Brazil, Gulf states, and various European nations.