What age did you begin playing a musical instrument?
I play since I was 8 years old

What age did you understand that you wish to pursue a musical career?
When I was 17 years old, I realized that orchestral playing is the profession.

Name an unforgettable moment with the IPO
An unforgettable moment (one out of many), the first note produced by Pavarotti in our first rehearsal with him.

What do you love to do off stage?
Listen to music ☺

Which kind of music would we find on your playlist?
Many “channels”: (classical) music from Vienna in the period between the two wars, Brazilian music, pieces by the composer Ligeti, Frank Zappa, (“pop”) Israeli music from the 70’s, jazz, that’s a partial list…

What is the special significance of the IPO to you/Why did you want to be part of the IPO?
Reaching/breaking a new peak every single time; being fortunate enough to play on the same stage with partners who feel the same kind of musical spark.

Did you acquire any new skills during the pandemic?
New recipes and sophistication of existing ones.