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Asher Shimon Mizrahi
… Asher Shimon Mizrahi was born in the old city of Jerusalem in 1890 to father Yitzhak 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 …
David Abikzer
… Abikzer was born in 1939 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 …
Eliezer S. Abinun
… The Rev Eliezer Abinun Born in Sarajevo, Bosnia, in 1912. He … 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 Offenbacher” which he later adopted as his … 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 … as a composer. He completed his professional education at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem and at the Mozarteum … In 1987 he was appointed conductor of the Jerusalem Youth Orchestra. Under his guidance the orchestra has …
David Zehavi
… Zehavi was an Israeli composer. His grandparents on his father's side immigrated to Israel from Romania in 1877 as … the family returned to Tel Aviv. Zehavi did not study music in an orderly manner due to lack of means. His older … At an older age, he studied with Miriam Boskowitz. In his youth, he worked in casual jobs such as printing, building, …
Dudu Barak
… up in Rehavia Neighborhood. As a child, he took part in the 'Pinat Hayeled,' choir, which sang on the radio. Through … 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 …
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 …
Edward Stark
… Edward Stark was born in 1856 in Hohenems , Austria to father Josef Stark, a local cantor and butcher. As a young boy, Edward sang in his father’s choir along with his … years with his brothers in the clothing business, pursuing musical activities in his free time. In April of 1884, Stark …
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 composition as a …