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Mikhail Gnesin
… born in Rostov-on-Don, son to the local Rabbi. He began his musical education with Cantor Gerovitz and pianist Oscar … where he was hired as a composition teacher at the State Music School . After a tenure of ten years, Gnesin traveled … work from his “Jewish” period includes: the operas, The Youth of Abraham (1921-23) and The Maccabees (1921); the …
Mordekhai Hershman
… hazzan of the Great Synagogue of Vilnus (Lithuania) at the young age of 25. During World War I, Hershman was drafted … El Temple, he continued to appear in concerts of classical music, record commercial records and tour throughout … be found in several libraries, archives and of course on YouTube . For example, you can listen to Hershman’s amazing …
Asher Shimon Mizrahi
… community took notice of Asher Mizrahi’s pleasant voice and musical talents, and he began to earn money working as a … for the ark in the Synagogue. Asher was married at a young age to Rachel of the house of Elishaich, with whom he … Rebecca and Sara. During the Balkan War (1912-1913), many young Jewish residents of Jerusalem fled the city or hid in …
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 received encouragement from his … Publishing, 2015. p. 74. Photo taken from the following Youtube video: ״יד רשים נחלשים - 1978״, URL: …
Eliezer S. Abinun
… He was an acknowledged authority on both the liturgical music and the secular Romancero tradition of the Sephardim. While a young man, he had a voice of exceptional range. As its …
Isaac Offenbach
… He left his hometown in 1799 to travel as a wandering musician. In his travels he picked up the epithet “der … settled in Duetz where he worked for many years as a saloon musician. Offenbach moved to Cologne in 1816 where he was … and traditional melodies (1838), and a Hebrew-German youth prayer book (1839). … Cantor & composer … Isaac …
Eitan Avitzur
… Born in Jerusalem, 1941. Avitzur started his musical career as a conductor of high school ensembles and … In 1987 he was appointed conductor of the Jerusalem Youth Orchestra. Under his guidance the orchestra has … role in Israel's musical life, performing educational youth concerts, world premiers of Israeli compositions, …
David Zehavi
… the family returned to Tel Aviv. Zehavi did not study music in an orderly manner due to lack of means. His older sister, Leah Goldis, pushed him to get a musical education and playing the violin. But Zehavi … At an older age, he studied with Miriam Boskowitz. In his youth, he worked in casual jobs such as printing, building, …
Dudu Barak
… in the street asking his friend, 'Ma Shlumcha?' (How are you doing?), and his friend replying, 'Hofshi Vemeushar' … of Dudu Barak are Hebrew lyrics written in a variety of musical styles. He writes mostly Hebrew lyrics to … but it wouldn’t come from my guts. It has to be a song you're connected to, and I'm connected to the one and only …
Naomi Shemer
… cultural consciousness through her beautiful melodies. Her musical skill was evident in her childhood, and her career … began in the cultural department of the Nahal military youth organization. After her army service, she became well known through the musical “ Five-Five, ” essentially an arrangement of her …