David Bar-Illan

About

Famed concert musician who forged separate careers in media and politics. He was Executive Editor of the Jerusalem Post.

Before Fame

He spent most of his early life traveling the world as a concert pianist. He played with the New York Philharmonic and the Baltimore Symphony.

Trivia

He was Director of Communications & Policy Planning from 1996 until 1999 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Family Life

He married his wife Beverly, and they had two sons and a daughter together. He also had two stepsons.

Associated With

He was such close friends with Glenn Gould that Gould allowed him to play his favorite piano and even attended a few of his concerts even though Gould famously despised concerts.