Robert Starer

Born in Vienna, and came to Palestine after the annexation of Austria to Nazi Germany. After serving in the British Air Force, he settled in the U.S. where he taught at several academies. As a composer, Starer wrote music for ballet, opera, concerti, and in several other styles and genres. His compositions include works with Jewish themes or Hebrew texts, such as: Kohelet, Sabbath Eve Service, among others.

Sources: Shaked, Yuval. 'Starer, Robert.' Encyclopaedia Judaica.


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Symphony No. 3 by Robert Starer

Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by William Steinberg


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