Itamar Carmeli
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Geigen Meisterkurse, participant
Kronberg Academy Professional Studies
Sir András Schiff Performance Programme for Young Pianists Studies with Sir András Schiff made possible by the Rheinhuber / König Patronage
Chamber Music Connects the World, participant
Multifaceted pianist Itamar Carmeli began his artistic journey performing as a child actor on the wooden stages of Tel Aviv’s major theaters, while simultaneously developing his musical voice as a pianist, both in the classical repertoire and on the stages of the city’s vibrant jazz scene. These early experiences shaped a unique creative path, defined by his insatiable curiosity and creativity. Currently based in Berlin, he has established himself as a versatile soloist, chamber musician, and composer—recognized for his unique artistic imagination and limitless artistry.
He made his professional solo debut at age 15 with the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra in Finland and has since performed at major venues across Europe and North America, including the Pierre Boulez Saal, Mendelssohn Haus Leipzig, Jerusalem Music Center, and in festivals such as Festival Musikdorf Ernen, Gstaad Menuhin Festival Academy (Switzerland), Arte Amanti Festival (Belgium), Radio Classique Festival (France), Intonations Festival (Berlin), ’Into the Open’ (Tbilisi), Mannes Sounds Festival (New York), Red Sea Jazz Festival, and the Cambridge Jazz Festival (US). His 2025–26 season includes recital debuts at the Konzerthaus Berlin, Ehrbar Saal in Vienna, and Beethoven Haus Bonn.
Carmeli’s musical education spans institutions and mentors of the highest caliber. He is currently studying at the Kronberg Academy with Sir András Schiff, supported by the Henle Scholarship from the Horizon Foundation, and was recently selected for Sir Schiff’s ‘Building Bridges’ program for the 2025–26 season. In addition, he receives ongoing mentorship from Maestro Daniel Barenboim, who supports his growth both as a soloist and chamber musician. His early studies were at the Jerusalem Academy of Music with Prof. Daria Monastyrski, at the Mannes School of Music in New York with Prof. Pavlina Dokovska, and he recently completed his bachelor’s degree at the Barenboim-Said Academy in Berlin with Sir András Schiff with assistance of Schaghajegh Nosrati.
He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Clara-Jumi Kang, Emmanuel Pahud, Elena Bashkirova, Michael Barenboim, Mihaela Martin, Zvi Carmeli, Eliraz Carmeli, Benjamin Schmidt, Thomas Demenga. He is a founding member of the Maroush Piano Trio and has performed with the Pierre Boulez Ensemble and in the Staatskapelle Berlin under Sir Simon Rattle and Cristian Macelaru.
Driven by a passion for bringing people together through music, Carmeli co-founded and serves as artistic director of Momentum, a Berlin-based chamber music concert series held regularly at Kühlhaus Berlin.
Since October 2025 Itamar Carmeli has been studying at the Kronberg Academy with Sir András Schiff. His studies are funded by the Reinhuber / König patronage.
CHRISTIAN TETZLAFF & FRIENDS I
Participants
- Christian Tetzlaff violin
- Itamar Carmeli violin
- viola
- violin
- violin
- Simon Tetzlaff cello
- Kiveli Dörken piano
Programme
Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
Quartet in G minor for two violins, viola and cello, Op. 20 No. 3
Béla Bartók (1881–1945)
Excerpts from 44 duets for 2 violins
Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
Trio No. 2 in G minor for piano, violin and violoncello, Op. 26
Concert without intermission
Subject to change.
CHRISTIAN TETZLAFF & FRIENDS III
Participants
- Christian Tetzlaff violin
- Itamar Carmeli violin
- viola
- violin
- violin
- violin
- Benjamin Kruithof cello
- Kiveli Dörken piano
- Oliver Herbert cello
Programme
Jörg Widmann (1973–
Quartet No. 2 for two violins, viola and cello ‘Choral Quartet’
Béla Bartók (1881–1945)
Excerpts from 44 duets for 2 violins
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Trio No. 3 in C minor for violin, cello and piano, Op. 101
Subject to change.
C WIE COURAGE
Participants
- Itamar Carmeli piano
- Jens Peter Maintz cello
- Ildikó Szabó piano
Programme
Sarvenaz Safari (*1984)
“C wie …”
Johann S. Bach (1685–1750)
Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
György Ligeti (1923–2006)
Sonata for solo cello
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op.38
Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953)
Sonata in C major, Op. 119
The concert is dedicated to Emanuel Feuermann, Jacqueline du Pré and Mstislav Rostropovich.
In a change from the originally announced line-up, Ildikó Szabó and Itamar Carmeli will performe in place of Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Martin Helmchen and Frans Helmerson.
Subject to change
Concerti Brillanti: STURM UND GLANZ
Participants
- Alexandra Kahrer cello
- Itamar Carmeli piano
- European Orchestra Academy
Programme
Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
Sinfonia in B minor, RV 169 “Al Santo Sepolcro”
Johann S. Bach (1685–1750)
Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056
Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756–1791)
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
Subject to change
Mittwochskonzert Doppelkonzert
Participants
- Itamar Carmeli violin
- Jaren Ziegler viola
Programme
The programme is curated by the students themselves and will be announced at a later date.
The event is conceived as a double concert and consists of two concert parts of approximately 60 minutes each, with an interval in between.
The ticket price for the Wednesday concerts includes one drink on the evening of the concert.
Programme subject to change.
Mittwochskonzert Doppelkonzert
Participants
- Hans Christian Aavik violin
- Itamar Carmeli piano
Programme
The programme is curated by the students themselves and will be announced at a later date.
The event is conceived as a double concert and consists of two concert parts of approximately 60 minutes each, with an interval in between.
The ticket price for the Wednesday concerts includes one drink on the evening of the concert.
Programme subject to change.