Performer: Lahav Shani

The renowned pianist glows in Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 9, while the rising star conductor impresses in selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.

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Stars, slapstick and soul: Martha Argerich joins the Rotterdam Phil

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Eleanor Knight, 28 Sep

Soaring choral music precedes the arrival of Martha Argerich for a daredevil account of Shostakovich's First Piano Concerto with RPhO Principal Trumpet, Alex Elia.

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A dynamo on the podium: Lahav Shani makes his Symphony Hall debut

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Kevin Wells, 18 Feb

Lahav Shani brings a kinetic presence to the Boston Symphony podium in a concert featuring Prokofiev, Rachmaninov and Jean-Yves Thibaudet playing Saint-Saëns.

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Lahav Shani: Digging deep in Rotterdam

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Cameron Kelsall, 08 Nov

In 2018 Israeli conductor and pianist Lahav Shani was appointed chief conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic at the age of 27. He discusses the orchestra’s musical adaptability, precision, and ability to dig deep.