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Joseph Achron
… was born in Lozdzieje, a small village in Lithuania . His musical genius became evident early on and at the age of … violin lessons with his father. Achron continued his formal musical education at St. Petersburg Conservatory where he … genres such as violin sonatas and suites, as well as on vocal works in the tradition of late romantic Lieder. …
Gustav Mahler
… German-speaking Jewish community. Mahler's formal musical education began in 1875 at the Conservatory of Music … consists of his ten symphonies and his great output of vocal music, including song-symphonies, cantatas, … and Leid. The character of Mahler’s Symphonies and vocal works varies widely, exposing his constant growth and …
Mordekhai Seter
… occasions, was chosen to conclude the first Israeli Music Celebration (September 1998; an annual festival … than his colleagues—an advantage that was evident in his vocal works. Seter taught at the Tel-Aviv Conservatory and … Renaissance polyphony). He commenced his career with mostly vocal music, such as Motets (choir, 1939-40/1951), …
Gershon Sirota
… grandfather was a member. The board of trustees, and other music professionals in attendance, were taken aback by the … Under Baron Kolbuss, Sirota studied music theory, vocal technique, and opera. Although Sirota excelled in his … works, Sirota became known worldwide for his dizzying vocal improvisation. In his own lifetime, Sirota was awarded …
Yeruham Blindman
… voice with unlimited falsetto range and his improvisatory vocal style. Although he only had a basic musical education, he composed many arrangements for liturgical music using melodies from Jewish folk songs. … Cantor & …
Michele Bolaffi
… Michele Bolaffi was a distinguished musician and composer active in Livorno in the early 19th century. His tenure as musical director of the Great Synagogue of Livorno can be … a sonetto on the death of Haydn (1809) and many other short vocal pieces. … Italian musician & composer … Michele Bolaffi …
Mordekhai Hershman
… El Temple, he continued to appear in concerts of classical music, record commercial records and tour throughout … the porous line separating secular from the religious musical practices led by great cantors of the time such as … of his recordings can be attributed to his classic vocal technique and artistic performances, their appeal was …
David Abikzer
… in Casablanca, Morocco, and it was there that he began his musical education. His vocal talent was evident from a young age, and as a child he … the United States, he also graduated from the US School of Music. Abikzer's unique position at Cedarhurst is a …
Jan Peerce
… was offered a long-term contract as a singer at Radio City Music Hall , New York . The exposure Peerce received from regular radio broadcasts of Radio City Music Hall performances won him recognition as a gifted … Arturo Toscanini was particularly impressed by Peerce’s vocal talent, and shortly after his debut in 1938, Toscanini …
Joseph Shlisky
… a means of support. Shlisky never heard a note of Western music until his rise, but joined the Toronto Waves … in about 1914. Lady Eaton, herself a musical enthusiast and vocal performer, was distinctly impressed by the young … programs over his career were typic. To showcase his vocal versatility, he performed operatic arias from a …