Born in Beijing, China, and raised in Tel-Aviv, Israel, pianist Motti Fang-Bentov hails from a multicultural, east-west background. Described by Mitsuko Uchida as “a fine musician”, and applauded for his “depth of understanding of musical styles” by Jean-Yves Thibodeau, his past performances include appearances as a soloist with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra; the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra; the Israeli Symphonic Orchestra; and the New England Conservatory Philharmonia, collaborating with conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Vakhtang Kakhidze and David Loebel. He has given solo performances in Heichal Hatarbut, Tel-Aviv; Jordan Hall, Boston; Sala dei Notari, Perugia; and the Rose Theatre at the Lincoln Center, New York. Motti is also the winner of numerous prizes and competitions: the NEC Concerto & Honors Competition (‘18); the Pnina Zaltsman Piano Competition (‘12, ‘15); and the Ashdod Piano Competition (‘12, ‘15).

In addition to solo work, Motti is a passionate chamber musician and collaborator, and is the pianist of the Boston-based Trio Rai, with whom he has won the bronze medal at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition (‘21). He also attended Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, and the Perlman Chamber Music Workshop. Recent collaborations include performances with Itzhak Perlman, cellist Lawrence Lesser and violinists Tessa Lark and Maria Ioudenitch.

Motti completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at the New England Conservatory in Boston, under the guidance of Alexander Korsantia and Wha-Kyung Byun. In addition to music, Motti loves cooking and has previously worked as a line cook at Sarma, a James Beard nominated middle-eastern restaurant in Somerville. He now resides in Boston with his partner Nadia, and their 4 pound teacup poodle, Boba.