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Dudu Barak
… Dudu Barak is a writer of Israeli folk songs. He was born in Jerusalem in 1948 and … up in Rehavia Neighborhood. As a child, he took part in the 'Pinat Hayeled,' choir, which sang on the radio. Through the choir, Barak got to know the poets …
Naomi Shemer
… was a prolific singer and composer who built a unified Israeli cultural consciousness through her beautiful … skill was evident in her childhood, and her career began in the cultural department of the Nahal military youth organization. After her army …
Sasha Argov
… 26, 1914 and died in Tel Aviv on September 27, 1995. At the young age of three and a half Argov began to study piano with his mother, who was a music teacher. Although Argov dabbled in … of income. In all, Argov composed 1,200 songs for the Israeli military and civilian entertainment troupes …
Julius Chajes
… Rosenthal. He studied composition under Hugo Kauder. At the age of 15, Chajes performed his piano concerto Romantic Fantasy with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. He was the Honor Prize winner … and became known as one of the foremost composers of modern Israeli music. After moving to the United States in …
Abraham Dunajewski
… Abraham Dunajewski was born in Russia. He wrote the book Israelitische Tempel Compositionen for Sabbath. His melody for Av Horahamim has become popular throughout the world. … Rusian cantor … Abraham Dunajewski …
Emanuel Zamir
… Emanuel Zamir was a unique figure in the field of Hebrew Folksong (Zemer Ivri). He was born in Petakh Tikva, to parents who were among the founders of the colony. At an early age, he was … Zamir served in the Israel Defense Forces during the Arab-Israeli war of 1948. There he created groups of singers and …
Mordekhai Zeira
… classical music in both Operas that he went to with his mother, and through his sister's playing. He was also exposed to Jewish melodies, while accompanying his father to the synagogue. He also heard Hassidic music in his … than that is the number of songs that became rooted in Israeli society. A large part of these have become a loved …
Yosef Hadar
… was born in Tel Aviv in 1926 to a musical family. His mother Yafa and his father Yehiel were both members of the Israeli Opera under Golinkin, and of the Tel Aviv Choir …
Issachar Miron-Michrovsky
… composer;' in Christian Science Monitor as, 'a leading Israeli educator and composer;' in Variety, 'as one of the top composers;” and by Ascap Today as, 'a major force … Issachar Miron has made a name for himself throughout the world as a top talent, composer, poet, writer, creative …
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 … Hashomer Hatzair , where he was first introduced to Israeli songs. Within the movement was a choir led by the …