The Jerusalem Music Centre, led by the celebrated pianist Murray Perahia, is one of the leading institutes in the world in promoting and nurturing gifted young musicians, and brings the world’s greatest musicians to Jerusalem for concerts and educational work.
Günter Pichler 1940-2026
The Jerusalem Music Center mourns the passing of Maestro Günter Pichler.
Pichler, one of the greatest chamber musicians of all time – the first violinist of the legendary Alban Berg Quartet, tragically passed away on April 24, 2026, in a car accident, at the age of 85.
In addition to being the founder and leader of one of the most important quartets in the world, Pichler taught and trained many ensembles over the years, including Israeli ensembles such as the Amber Trio, the Aviv Quartet, and the Deliria Trio.
The world of chamber music will miss him greatly.
Nurturing young musicians
The Jerusalem music centre nurtre the finest talents in Israel since its foundation in 1973. From its inception, the State of Israel enjoyed a rich musical life, which has consistently produced some of the best classical musicians in the world. The Jerusalem Music Centre strives to nourish every new generation of young Israeli musicians with the same love, passion and respect for art that have been the lot of their predecessors, and of the great musicians for centuries. Gifted young musicians from all over the country participate in the programs of the Jerusalem Music Center. These programs are uniquely tailored to promote excellence in all fields of musical performance. The educational programs operate in collaboration with the the Ministry Education – the department for gifted and excellent students and the Music educatoin inspector department. The programs’ participants are granted a special status by the ministry.
The recording studio
