Tamar Deutsch, a 22-year-old cellist, is currently performing with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2023-24 season as part of the Colton program. She graduated with honors in musical performance from the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University, where she studied under Prof. Hillel Tsari. During her studies, Tamar played in the “Gertler” quartet and led the cello section in the school’s symphony orchestra, earning Dean’s Certificates of Merit for her academic achievements.
Tamar has received numerous awards and scholarships, including an excellence scholarship from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, and has participated in prestigious programs and master classes both in Israel and abroad. In addition to her orchestral work, Tamar teaches at the Kiryat Ono Conservatory and performs in various ensembles, such as the Revolution Orchestra and the East and West Orchestra.