Igor Levit explains his bond to Israel Newsnorman lebrecht July 30, 2026In a video clip for the Israel Philharmonic, the German-based pianist declares: ‘I want to be with my people.’ He adds: ‘From the deepest of my heart, if anyone will try to break this bond, any of us who are just Jewish people, who are just what we are, (I say:) Go f*ck yourself.’