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Richard Rodgers
… an American-Jewish composer, known largely for his work in musical theater. He was one of the most significant American composers of the 20th century, and his compositions had a significant influence on popular music. Biographies: Rodgers, Richard. Musical Stages: An Autobiography. New York: Random House, …
Joel Walbe
… his business and his way of life. He rejected young Joel's musical interests, and considered the study of music and … a foreign influence. Though Joel's mother did encourage his musical curiosity, he was forced to cultivate his musical … began composing art music in the early 1940's. His first compositions of this kind were art songs, as opposed to his …
Emanuel Amiran (Pougatchov)
… In 1948, Amiran was appointed officer and instructor of musical activities in the IDF and was co-founder of the IDF … in 1993 in Kibbutz Yaqum. Amiran is well remembered as a musical educator and composer. His compositions include over 600 Hebrew folksongs, incidental …
Jacob Bachman
… where he finally settled. Bachman composed collections of compositions for the synagogue. His musical style in these pieces was influenced by Rubinstein and employed western musical devices. In his memoirs, Cantor Pinchas Minkowski …
Abraham Ber Birnbaum
… Haikel Janowsky, who would become a central figure in his musical development. Under Janowsky’s influence, he learned … harmony. His teaching would later culminate in his book of musical theory, Torat Hazimrah Haklalit (1902). His other … in 'Hazfirah' and 'Haolam' newspapers; and publishing his compositions in the books Hallel w'simrah (1897) and Omanut …
Ram Da-Oz
… continued to study music, including piano, oboe, theory and composition, and graduated from the Israel Academy of Music, … Israeli folksongs. He plays an important role in the musical life of Haifa , where he still lives today. Sources: …
Shlomo ben Shimshon (Weintraub) Kashtan
… throughout Eastern Europe. Because of the exceptional musical and emotional power of his singing, he attained a … Salomon was one of the earliest synagogue cantors whose musical compositions are extant today, and the earliest whose music …
Israel Goldfarb
… to New York in 1893. Although he had a pleasant voice and musical talent, his brother, Samuel Eliezer Goldfarb was … of America (JTSA). As a secondary practice, he studied musical education at Columbia University and received some … he published various books and pamphlets of his own compositions and collected works. From 1918 to 1929, Israel …
Miriam Gideon
… in Greeley, Colorado. From an early age, Gideon displayed musical talents and began studying piano. Miriam continued … University, and in 1970 she completed her Doctorate in Composition and Sacred Music from the Jewish Theological … School of Music (1967-1991). She composed more than 50 compositions, including works for: orchestra; voice; chamber …
Ami Maayani
… throughout his works. He is known internationally for his compositions for the harp. He studied with Ben-Haim , and at … before his music studies, and after completing his musical education, he studied philosophy. He chaired the …