Shir joined the Classeek Ambassador Programme in season 2021-22, following her nomination by Sir András Schiff. 

Hailed as a “wonderful pianist” with “absolute devotion to the music” and “admirable technique” (Globes), pianist Shir Semmel has performed in Europe, the United States, and her native Israel to critical acclaim. A first Prize winner of several competitions, she has participated in international festivals such as the Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, Music@Menlo, IMS Prussia Cove, IMS Open Chamber Music, the Gstaad Piano Academy at the Menuhin Festival, as well as perfoming in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, Shriver Hall, Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater and Rose Studio, and many more.