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Emanuel Zamir
… Emanuel Zamir was a unique figure in the field of Hebrew Folksong (Zemer Ivri). He was born in … songs. Zamir's songs, in general, for which he wrote both words and music, portray sceneries borrowed from the world …
Mordekhai Zeira
… classical music in both Operas that he went to with his mother, and through his sister's playing. He was also exposed … produced many songs that constitute an integral part of the Hebrew folksong . Many of their songs played a documentary … The Shimshon Foxes). Zeira took the page, changed a few words, and composed a melody in which he expressed the …
Pavel Haas
… was born in Brno (today in Czech Republic). He studied at the Brno Conservatory with Janacek (1920-1922) who was an … by Jewish music include Al S'fod (1942) composed to Hebrew words by David Shim'oni, and Fantasy on a Jewish Melody …
Issachar Miron-Michrovsky
… Israeli educator and composer;' in Variety, 'as one of the top composers;” and by Ascap Today as, 'a major force … work include the international mega hit 'Tzena Tzena' with Hebrew words by Yehiel Hagiz, and English words by Gordon Jenkins. …
Moshe Wilensky
… his family emigrated to Russia, remaining until 1917, when they returned to Warsaw. In his youth, Wilensky attended the Jewish " Eskela " Gymnasium, which offered Hebrew instruction alongside general studies. Wilensky's … Letzalzel Paamaim " ("Need to Ring Twice") to Alterman's words, a song that became a hallmark of the era. In 1944, …
Elio Piattelli
… Biography by Pasquale Troia Choirmaster of the Tempio Maggiore (Great Synagogue) in Rome from 1948 to … Politeama Theater of Palermo, Sicily. He taught courses in Hebrew liturgical chant in Italy (Rome, Palestrina, Turin, … an old sheet of music he composed for voice alone without words (and for piano indicated but not written) 'My heart in …
Nahum Heiman
… friend and writing partner says about his friend (in the opening of Heiman's song collection): 'The name Nahche … Heiman has won the right to become one of the priests of Hebrew music.' It is not for nothing that Natan Yonatan … name 'Madame'). Maxime le Forestier also wrote the French words for Heiman's song Little Fugue , and sang it as well. …
Ehud Manor
… Ehud Manor won the Israel Prize in 1998. As part of the reasons for the … and television, he has presented to the public works of Hebrew songs for generations. Ehud Manor, a member of 'Kol … to music. I wanted to compose lyrics to music, that the words will only be heard when the music is heard. And I have …
Moshe Nathanson
… a traditional heder (all-boys religious school) in the old city of Jerusalem. Moshe left the heder to attend … of the choir. Sheldon Feinberg, in his book “A Song Without Words” claims that Idelsohn assigned his students to compose … of Jerusalem,” a weekly WMCA radio program to promote Hebrew culture and song. The first broadcast was released a …
Joel Walbe
… Jewish families in Russia. He first studied Torah in the Heder, and then proceeded to general studies with … He composed Horas (Israeli dance) like 'Hora Medura,' with words by Natan Alterman, shepherd songs like 'Seh Vegdi,' … Singing of Israel and its Sources: a Contribution to Hebrew Musicology) , which was published as a book in 1975. …