Astrith Baltsan

Astrith Baltsan (Hebrew: אסתרית בלצן; born 24 October 1956) is a concert pianist, winner of Israel Emmy Award 2025 and Israel Culture Prize for lifetime achievement in music 2024, known for her Beethoven interpretations and her concert style, mediating classical music to large audiences. Her concerts, some in collaboration with leading Israeli orchestras, were described as a "revolutionary multisciplinary approach to presenting classical music". She is also known for her research on Israel national anthem – Hatikva.