Lia Chen Perlov

Cello

Bruckner. Symphony No. 9 (May, 2024)
Mahler. Schwartz (October, 2024)

An active member of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Lia has graced stages under the conducting of Zubin Mehta, Gustavo Dudamel, and many more. Over the years, her ensemble partners have included musicians such as Sabine Meyer, Shmuel Ashkenazy, Atar Arad, and Gavriel Lipkind. For Lia, music is not just a profession but a life force.

What is the crucial element to consider when performing Bruckner’s music?

While playing Bruckner’s music, it is essential to remember the right balance between conceiving energy and releasing it when the time is right.

What is the key ingredient for a successful orchestra?

The success of an orchestra is determined by chemistry between people that have a mutual love for music and a natural bond over making it.

What scent do you associate with Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony?

I love the scent of flowers on my balcony, eucalyptus trees, and clean linen. I associate the fragrance of Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony with the smell inside the temple on the hill.

Utopia in three words?

Courage, enthusiasm, freedom.