“Anna was thrilled that we would do this together, she was a wonderful teacher and musician, and created a lovely and nurturing environment to teach the children. I became the co-founder and patron, and as it was close to my house, it was possible to get involved, check in, play for the kids, and give some masterclasses and conduct their orchestral performances. It was a great incentive for me to bring more culture and education to the kids here, and I very proudly watched it grow into an award-winning expanding project: a real center for music. Some of the kids that started at kindergarten age are very gifted, are partaking in international competitions and are now commencing careers in music.”

During the 9th century BCE, when King Jehoshaphat of Judah was threatened by the armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and Edomites, he positioned his musicians—men singing and praising god—in front of his soldiers, who miraculously defeated the overpowering number of troops. The message that the power of music wins battles is the thread that runs through Anna Rosnovsky’s life and her mission to bring musical excellence and the joy of music to the children of Israel. “Israel should not be only known for its wars, but for the beauty it signifies, its freedom, and great musical tradition,” says Anna, who became a spirited fighter for these values. Thanks to her great perseverance, she was able to win strong allies for her causes, among them musicians like Zubin Mehta and Maxim Vengerov.