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Nissan Cohen-Melamed
… at last performed as a soloist. His father encouraged his musical interests, making him memorize the weekly Parasha. … in 'Tzeirei Paras' synagogue. In addition to these early musical experiences, Melamed sang as a child in the choirs … He started composing in 1930, when he was 24. His style was influenced greatly by his experience as cantor and Ba'al …
Joseph Dorfman
… and later studied Musicology and Composition at the Gnessin Musical Institute in Moscow (1967-1971), receiving his PhD … cantatas and oratorios. Dorfman researched the Jewish musical tradition of Eastern Europe, focusing on the work of … of composers of this society. His interest in Jewish music influenced his music greatly. According to Ofer Ben Amotz, …