Op-ed: The Guardian


In our orchestra, Israelis and Palestinians found common ground. Our hearts are broken by this conflict. We are all shocked by this terrible violence, but we won’t forget our shared humanity – or surrender our hopes for peace. Read more.

25 Years of West-Eastern Divan Orchestra


On April 15, Maestro Daniel Barenboim will lead the musicians of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra in concert at the Berlin Philharmonie, celebrating the orchestra’s 25th anniversary while reinforcing a passionate commitment to…

Barenboim-Said Akademie Performances in 2024


On January 19, Barenboim led the Barenboim-Said Akademie Orchestra in the second of four performances this season at Berlin’s Pierre Boulez Saal. The program included Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht Op. 4 and Beethoven’s…

Daniel Barenboim Named Grand Croix of France’s Légion d’Honneur


Maestro Barenboim was named Grand Croix de la Légion d'Honneur by French president Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, December 12. Pianist Martha Argerich, a childhood friend and longtime collaborator of Barenboim's, was also…