about
orit wolf
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Prof. Orit Wolf is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, composer, poet, and thought leader renowned for her profound ability to merge the worlds of music, creativity, and innovation. In July 2025, she was elected by the French Republic (Ministry of Culture) as Chevalière de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of France’s highest honours, awarded for distinguished international contributions to the arts. Her unique approach to integrating classical artistry with intellectual and interdisciplinary exploration has earned her global recognition as a performer, educator, and consultant. From October 1st, 2025, she will pursue her academic position at the Technion, Israel’s premier university for Science and Engineering, as an Associate Artist Professor at the Department of Humanities & Arts.
As a pianist, Wolf has performed with leading ensembles worldwide, including the English Chamber Orchestra, the Amadeus Orchestra, the Royal Academy Orchestra, the Wroclaw Philharmonic, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as prominent Israeli ensembles such as the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Haifa Symphony Orchestra. Her recordings, featuring both standard repertoire and original compositions, have been broadcast on distinguished platforms such as BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, CBS, WGBH Boston, CBC Canada, NRK Norway, GLR, and IBA. She has been the recipient of numerous international accolades, including the Richmond Piano Competition in Boston, BBC Radio 3’s Young Artist Forum, the East & West Artists International Competition in New York, and the Royal Academy Concerto Competition.
Other honours include the Rosenblum Prize from the Tel Aviv Municipality for her outstanding contributions to music, the Kahn Award for the Arts, the Lilian Davies Beethoven Prize, and grants from the Leverhulme Trust and Hattori Foundation in the UK. She is also a laureate of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation Scholarships, which supported her studies and performances from an early age. In addition to her performance career, Wolf is regularly invited to serve as a juror for prominent competitions and awards, including the ACUM Prizes, the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, Piano Forever, the Ariana Katz Award, and the Birmingham Conservatory Piano Competitions.
Wolf is celebrated for her variety of concert lecture series, which represent her passion and expertise in presenting music in innovative ways. These series, which she has developed and hosted at leading venues such as the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (On a Personal Note), the Israel Museum, the Jerusalem Theatre, and the Ralli Museum, have redefined the classical music experience. Through these performances, she has brought music to life in fresh and engaging ways, building a loyal audience of thousands of subscribers and reaffirming the continuing relevance of classical music today.