Lahav Shani

Lahav Shani

artist Israel

Lahav Shani is an acclaimed Israeli conductor and pianist, known for his dynamic conducting style and innovative programming. He is set to become the chief conductor of the Münchner Philharmoniker in September 2026, following a successful tenure with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Shani's commitment to exploring new musical horizons and engaging diverse audiences marks him as a significant figure in the classical music scene.

Born on Jan 01, 1987 (38 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
629,321
Power
29,558$
Sentiment
6.06
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Luxembourg 15 5.87 1.26% +20% 625,978 9,437 $73,000 1,101$
Germany 8 6.25 0.59% +10% 83,783,942 541,335 $3,845,000 24,843$
United Kingdom 2 6.00 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 55,873 $2,700,000 2,222$
Switzerland 2 6.00 0.16% +10% 8,654,622 14,969 $700,000 1,211$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 10,196,709 7,707 $240,000 181$
Totals 28 171,147,262 629,321 $7,558,000 29,558$
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Recent Mentions

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Lahav Shani is an Israeli conductor who publicly criticized the decision to exclude him from a music festival in Belgium due to political pressure. 7

Luxemburger Wort: Ein Dirigent zwischen den Fronten: Lahav Shani und der politische Druck auf Künstler

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Lahav Shani is the conductor of the Munich Philharmonic and has faced criticism regarding his stance on the Gaza conflict. 5

Luxemburger Wort: Noch eine Herausforderung für Lahav Shani und die Münchner Philharmoniker in Luxemburg

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Lahav Shani is the conductor of the Münchener Philharmoniker who was invited to perform in Luxembourg. 5

Luxemburger Wort: Das Luxemburger Konzert der Münchener Philharmoniker lief friedlich ab

Switzerland Switzerland: Lahav Shani is the Israeli conductor who was disinvited from a festival due to his perceived lack of opposition to the Israeli government. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: EU-Kommission schlägt weitreichende Israel-Sanktionen vor

Germany Germany: Lahav Shani criticized the cancellation of his performance at the Flanders Festival Gent due to political pressure. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Dirigent Lahav Shani kritisiert Ausladung vom Flanders Festival Gent - München

Germany Germany: Conductor Lahav Shani has been invited to the Bundestag following the cancellation of a performance in Belgium. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Morgen – Nachrichten vom 16. September 2025 - Politik

Germany Germany: Lahav Shani is the designated chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic and has faced criticism for his connection to the Israeli government. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Lahav Shani in den Kulturausschuss eingeladen - Kultur

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Lahav Shani is the designated chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic and was celebrated in Berlin after being disinvited from a Belgian festival. 9

Luxemburger Wort: Nach Absage in Belgien: Dirigent Shani in Berlin gefeiert

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Lahav Shani is the conductor of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and has been involved in discussions about the political context of his work. 6

Luxemburger Wort: Druck auf Philharmonie Luxemburg wegen Konzert des Israel Philharmonic Orchestra