ד"ר אבי בר־איתן

Date

Name

Ensemble

Performance Details

Remarks

2019

Modal Mirrors

Saxophone quintet

Written for the concert series, “Music from Home: Israeli Music Project” of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

The Jerusalem Saxophone Ensemble

Musical Director: Gersh Geller

Navon Hall, Givat Ram, Israel

10.4.2019

Published by DLD Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87zpY8h8BH0

2018

Agadah

(Legend)

Lyrics: Leah Goldberg

Trio and singer: flute, cello, piano and mezzo soprano

Written for Trio Noga, for concert in Potsdam, Germany

Trio Noga

Idit Shemer – flute

Orit Messer-Jacobi – cello

Maggie Cole – piano

and mezzo soprano

11.2018

Published by DLD Music

2018

Ba’ata Elai: Hommage to Oded Lerer

(You came to me)

Trio: flute, piano and cello

Written for Trio Noga

The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies Brigham Young (Mormon) University

28.10.2018

Published by DLD Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jb-Xtb61n8

2010

A Lied cycle of poems by Leah Goldberg

Piano and voice

Written for JAMD instructor Marina Levitt.

Few singers performed it for the “Keren Sharet” scholarship contest

2.2010

Published by DLD Music

2014

A Lied cycle of poems by Haya Esther

Songs for soprano, recorder, and piano

Opening of an exhibition in “Migrash Harusim”, Jerusalem, Israel

1.6.2014

Published by DLD Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh6Zbnl_i88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amkWtgxaa-Y

2000

Guitarizma

Wind quintet, guitar and contrabass

Written for and performed by the Kaprizma Ensemble for the Israeli Kol Hamusika Radio Station

Conducted by Yisrael Sharon

Guitar Solo – Chanan Feinstein

The Jerusalem Music Centre (JMC) – Mishkenot Shaananim

Jan. 10, 2000

Published by DLD Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4abx_tOzJI

1999

Tryptich

For string orchestra

Performed by the orchestra of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Weiss Hall, Givat Ram, Jerusalem

Published by DLD Music

1999

Space

Ensemble of

accordion, woodblock, clarinet and cello

Workshop at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Written for choreography

Published by DLD Music

1996

Kaleidoscope

Wind quintet

Migvan Wind Quintet

Directed by Barak Yeyvin

The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Published by DLD Music

1996

Hine Ha-etzim

(Here are the trees)

Lyrics: Natan Alterman

Alto, harpsichord, and cello

Alto (Ayelet Carmon), Harpsichord (Dafna Gan) and Cello (Ayela Zeidel)

The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Published by DLD Music

1996

Shvui Tzviya

(Fall in love)

Lyrics: R. Yehuda Halevy

Soprano, alto, tenor, bass, contratenor and clarinet

Contratenor: Yaniv D’or

Clarinet: Uzi Heymann

Conducted by Avi Bar Eitan

Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Published by DLD Music

1996

Renen

Piano

Pianist: Philip Luria

Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Published by DLD Music

1995

Fax

Electronic

For choreography and tape

Dancer: Ofer Goren

Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Published by DLD Music

1994

Adon Olam

(Master of the universe)

Lyrics: Jewish liturgy

Choir of equal voices

Choral performance

Conducted by: Chagit Ben Shalom

Israel Museum Auditorium

Published by DLD Music

Year

Name

Ensemble

Theatre Company

2019

Pasha

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Even Hen Productions

Producer: Elhanan Even Hen

Premiere: October 16, 2019

6 performances in various community centers in Jerusalem

2016

Kol Shofar MiYerushalyim

(Shofar sound from Jerusalem)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Aspaklaria

Director: Hagai Lober

Over 30 performances in Aspaklaria Hall and in various other venues and schools

2015

Bulldozer

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Aspaklaria

Director: Hagai Lober

Premiere: September 16, 2015

Gerard Behar Center

40 performances over 2015-16 at Gerard Behar, Aspaklaria Hall, and other venues

2015

Od Kapach Chai

(Kapah is still alive)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music, as well as live singing with recorded playback.

Aspaklaria

Director: Guy Doron

Premiere: November 8, 2015

Over 70 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and in various other venues and schools

2015

Metaken Ha’Chalomot

(The dream fixer)

Recorded playback of songs sung live.

Aspaklaria

Play by: Uri Orbach

Director: Rachel Verbov

Premiere: July 14, 2015

10 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and in schools

2014

Meoravot

(Involved)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration, electronic music, and electroacoustic music.

Aspaklaria

Director: Haim Habi

40 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and in schools

2014

Halaila Shelifnei

(The night before)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Aspaklaria

Director: Idan Amit

60 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and in schools

2013

Kolot (musical)

(Voices)

New Production

Live ensemble on stage: piano, accordion, violin, guitar and vocals.

Directed by Avi Bar-Eitan

Aspaklaria

Director: Yefim Rinenberg

Premiere: September 9, 2013

Gerard Behar Center

12 performances at Gerard Behar, Suzanne Dalal, Aspaklaria Hall, and other venues

https://youtu.be/1qlCh6EWjp4

2012

She’ela Shel Chayim

(A question of life)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Aspaklaria

Director: Hagai Lober

55 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and in schools

2012

El Eretz Tzvi

(To the holy land)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music, as well as live singing with recorded playback.

Aspaklaria

Director: Hagai Lober

68 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and in schools

2011

“On the Face”

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and EDM Music.

Aspaklaria

Director: Shir Freibach

Premiere: September 18, 2011

80 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and other venues

2007

Hayeled Vehechalil

(The boy and the flute)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Director: David Lapid

Ran in 20 schools over a year

2006

Kolot (musical)

(Voices)

Live piano and vocals.

Aspaklaria

Director: Prof. Yehuda Moraly

Premiere: July 9, 2006

22 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and other venues

2006

Sof Shavua Im Polard

(A Weekend with Polard)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Aspaklaria

Director: Ori Weil

48 performances at the Israel Knesset and other venues

2004

Shofar Shel Bracha

(Bracha’s shofar)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Kiselnik Productions

Director: Meshulam Kiselnik

More than 50 performances over five years in various schools

2003

Eved Leam Kadosh

(Servant to the holy people)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Produced by Beit Harav Kook

Director: Yishay Meir

70 performances at Beit Harav Kook and other venues over four years

2003

Sof Haderech

(The end of the road)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Aspaklaria

Director: Ori Weil

Premiere at the Cultural Center (Ginot Ha’ir)

About 800 performances over 16 years

2002

Kinder Transport

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music

Emunah Theatre

Director: Bilhaa Feldmann

Six performances at Emunah Theatre Hall

2001-present

Shiv’a Ro’im

(Seven shepherds)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music, as well as live singing with recorded playback.

Audio Theatre

Director: Menachem Levi

10 CDs recorded over the last 20 years, and broadcast in the digital media for 20 years.

2001

Kol Nashi

(The feminine voice)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music, as well as live singing with recorded playback.

Aspaklaria

Director: Hagai Lover

40 performances at Aspaklaria Hall and other venues

2000

Dim’at Shoshan

(A rose’s tear)

Recorded soundtrack with virtual orchestration and electronic music.

Emunah Theatre

Director: Irit Shelleg

Six performances at Emunah Theatre Hall

Year

Name

Production Details

2014

Me-morie
Soundtrack for animated film

Animation and direction: Roni Moshe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NyVzYydc44

2007-2012

TalAmi

Hebrew teaching videos

TalAmi – Canada-Israel

Avi Chai Foundation

https://info.italam.org/

2005

Rav Amital

Soundtrack for documentary film

Produced by Focus Films

Etzion Foundation

2001

Itonim Ufrachim

(Newspapers and flowers)

Soundtrack for short film

Maaleh School of Film and Television

Director: Micha Ben Shachar

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSU0_e2fX9A

Year

Name

Role

Other details

2003-2023

Shiv’a Ro’im

(Seven shepherds)

A series of 14 CDs

Composition and recording

Publisher: Audio Theatre

Producer: Menachem Levi

http://avot-ahuma.com/site/page.php?idpage=1

Clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIqRtB7iJTU&t=80s

2007-2012

Talami – Hebrew education for youth in North America and Europe

More than 25 CDs of music for education

Musical direction, as well as composition and recording of dozens of songs and multimedia films

Producer and publisher: Tal-Ami

https://info.italam.org/

https://www.italam.org/italam-fed.dev-italam-org/mainApp/index.html

A live performance of one of the songs I composed for Talami:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU2EOmW6mCI

2010

Tamzit Haerev

1.     “Avraham – Overture”
composition in 7/8

2.     “Ata Pokeach et Haboker”
Lyrics by Elisheva Grinbaum

3.     “Gam Ze Yayin”
Lyrics by Natan Zach

4.     “Ahavti Otcha”
Lyrics by Tirtza Atar

5.     “Iti Mi’Levanon Kalah”
Lyrics from the Songs of songs

6.     “Yesh Li Okiyanus”
Lyrics by Tirtza Atar

7.     “Ofra Techabes”
Lyrics by Rabbi Yehuda Halevi

8.     “Meayenet Befanecha”
Lyrics by Elisheva Grinbaum

9.     “Tamzit Haerev”
Lyrics by Natan Alterman

10.  “Haim”
Lyrics by David Eller

11.  “Tiyul”
Lyrics by Leah Goldberg

12.  “Lemman Achay”
Lyrics from the Psalms

13.  “Machar”
Lyrics by Leah Goldberg

14.  “Agadah”
Lyrics by Leah Goldberg

15.  “Al Shlosha Dvarim”
Lyrics by Leah Goldberg

16.  “Elel”
Lyrics by Chaya Ester

17.  “Kumi Ori”
Modern Piyut by Rabbi Haim Sabato

Production, composition, and performance of entire album

Produced by DLD Music

Concert and live album

Premiere
11.8.2010

Reshimu, Jerusalem

This program ran for two years (2010-12) in various venues.

2008

Ofra Techabes

Lyrics: R. Yehuda Halevy

Composition

Producer: Yamadeca

Performed by Yael Eidan of the ensemble Yamadeca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfozHNqNJP4

2006

Shirim Ustam Milim: David Eller Project

(Songs and words)

Composition, recording, and performance of one song

Producer: Ruth Eller and Noa Shemer

Singer: Shira Kerner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnsxWn-j64w

2006

Elel

Lyrics by: Haya Ester

Production, composition, and performance of entire album

Produced by DLD Music

Singer: Shira Kerner

Recorders: Netanel Zalevski

Piano: Avi Bar-Eitan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh6Zbnl_i88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amkWtgxaa-Y

Year

Name

Role

Producer and other details

2023

HaMelekh Ze Kol Hasipur

Arrangement and performance

Producer: Zvi Zalevsky

https://youtu.be/pLCGAIj01f0

2022

Veye'etayu –
Marsh Acharit Hayamim

Instrumental Aarrangement and performance with "Quintel" vocal ensemble

Producer: Zvi Zalevsky

https://youtu.be/RyYDa5o5ILs

2019

Hapas Hadakik Shebelibi

(The thin line in my heart)

Arrangement and performance of a number of tracks

Producer: Zvi Zalevsky

For rhythm section and the Jerusalem Saxophone Ensemble, directed by Gersh Geller

Performers: Rony Holan, Yehuda Levavi, Steve Peskof https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeG4H7i3ou0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paxmhN7a5gU

2018

Avraham Fischeimer

Cantorial Pieces

Kol T'filotai

Arrangement, recording, and performance

Producer: Shalom Fischeimer

2013

Kumi Uri

(Rise and shine)

Arrangement, recording, and performance of a number of tracks

Producer: Zvi Zalevsky

2013

A Geintze Mishpacha

Yiddish life cycle songs

Arrangement, recording, and performance of a number of tracks

Producer: Cantor Michal Schiff Matar

2013

Shirim She’ahavti

(Songs I loved)

Early Israeli songs

Arrangement, recording, and performance of entire album

Producer: Uzi Wexler

2012

Mi’bashan Ashiv

Traditional melodies and cantorial pieces

Arrangement, recording, and performance of entire album

Producer: Hillel and Uzi Wexler

2012

Ya’ale Tachanunenu Me’Erev

(Raise our prayers in the evening)

Partner in arrangement, recording, and performance of a number of tracks

Producer: Netanel and Zvi Zalevsky

Live album of concert, Festival Ha-piyyut, Beit Avi-Hai, Jerusalem

2011

Sha’arei Armon

(Palace gates)

Original melodies for high holy day piyutim composed by Zvi Zalevsky

Arrangement, recording, and performance of entire album

Producer and composer: Zvi Zalevsky

2011

Thalamus: Jerusalem Vocal Quartet

Mastering

2010,

2020

Niggunei Yehedut Germania – 1, 4

(Melodies of German Jews)

Arrangement, recording, and performance of entire album

Producer: Bini Broyer

2009

Ze Koreh – Elazar Cohen

(It’s happening)

Musical production, arrangement and performance of 3 songs

Producer: Nurit Cohen

2008

Ochila La’El

Traditional holy day melodies

Musical production and performance of the entire album;

Arrangement of a number of tracks

Producer: Haim Kozochovitch

Additional arrangements by Yaakov Miron

2008

Lev Echad – Keshoshana

Yeedle Werdyger

Strings Arrangment

Producer: Moshe Laufer

https://youtu.be/v_l-CYFVgMQ

2007

Musika Mehasratim

(Film music)

Arrangement of one song

The Israel Sinfonietta Beersheva

Conducted by: Doron Solomon

Musical Director: Michael Wolpe

2007

Shabbat Malketa

Shabbat melodies

Arrangement, recording, and performance of entire album

Producer: Haim Kozochovitch

2006

Kahamon Galav

(Like many waves)

Arrangement, and performance of entire album

Producer: Zvi Zalevsky

2005

Sharim Beahava

(Singing with love)

Arrangement, recording, and performance of one song

Producer: Kidum Hafakot, Amotz Eyal

Music: Yuval Golan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9iBT7K3J4E

2004

Bron Yachad

Yeshivat Har Etzion Songs

Arrangements of two songs

The arrangement and orchestration were designed over a prerecorded live singing session at Yeshivat Har Etzion.

Producer: Rami Yanay

Har Etzion Production

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCsDVwYYKwo&list=OLAK5uy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg2GFEgZD1U&list=OLAK5uy

1997

Sfaradim Midor Ledor

Sefaradim from generation to generation

Arrangements of 10 Ladino songs

‘Hataklit” Publication

Producer: Haim Tzur

Singers: Offer Callaf, Keren Hadar, Tamar Adrian, Betty Klein

1997

Ha’Adam: Menachem Philip

Arrangement of one song

Producer: Gal Paz

Year

Name

Premiere Performance

More Information

2023

Musika – Ma'la Ma'la

Choir Arrangement of Mirit Shen-Or and Tzvika Pik

Producer: Avi Bar Eitan

Written for Bar Ilan Choir

2023

Elef Neshikot

Choir Arrangement of Mirit Shen-Or and Tzvika Pik

Producer: Avi Bar Eitan

Written for Bar Ilan Choir

2023

Ne'esaf Tishrei

Choir Arrangement of Natan Yonatan and Tzvika Pik

Producer: Avi Bar Eitan

Written for Bar Ilan Choir

2023

Izhak Klepter Medley

Choir Arrangement of Izhak Klepter Songs

Producer: Avi Bar Eitan

Written for Bar Ilan Choir

2017

Seret Aravi

(Arabic Movie)

Music: Abd El-Halim Hafez

Arranged with Ariel Cohen

Firqat Alnoor Orchestra,

Gerard Behar Center

Published by DLD Music

2015

Adayin Kan

(Still here)

Music: Boaz Shar’abi

Written for Trio Noga (flute, piano and cello)

“Etnachta” Concert, Jerusalem Theatre, Israel

8.6.2015

Published by DLD Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI3hxyj_gno

2011

Ani Eshtage’a (Second arrangement)

(I will go crazy)

Music: South American folk song

Hebrew lyrics: Ehud Manor

Sinfonietta Beersheva,

Beersheva Auditorium

Published by DLD Music

Singer: Maya Ben Meir

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv-vh3eqVwY

2008-9

Holiet Kinderlach

(Go play, kids)

Lyrics and music: Mordechai Gebirtig

Sinfonietta Beersheva,

Beersheva Auditorium

Published by DLD Music

Singer: Chen Lax

Conductor: Karin Ben Yosef

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXmZ7Jwggik&t=152s

2007

Ani Ose Li Manginot

(I make melodies)

Music: Dov Seltzer

Lyrics: Haim Hefer

Sinfonietta Beersheva, Festival ‘Tzlilim Bamidbar

Tribute concert to Dov Seltzer

December 7, 2007

Published by DLD Music

Singer: Anna Shpitz

2007

Ani Eshtage’a (First arrangement)

(I will go crazy)

Music: South American folk song

Hebrew lyrics: Ehud Manor

The Music Academy Orchestra (brass),
Gerard Behar Center

Published by DLD Music

Singer: Shira Kerner

2007

Keshoshana Bein Hachochom

(Like a rose among the thorns)

Music: Eli Laufer

Arrangement only of the string section

Eyal Siloach String Orchestra

For “Lev Echad” Album, Track 6

https://jewishmusic.fm/album/lev-echad/

2007

Ballada Le-shoter

(Ballad to the officer)

Lyrics: Ehud Manor

Music: Nurit Hirsh

Sinfonietta Beersheva,

Beersheva Auditorium

Published by DLD Music

2007

Ey Sham Balev (Second arrangement)

(Somewhere in the heart)

Hebrew lyrics: Ehud Manor

Lyrics and music: Georges Brassens

Concert dedicated to the work of Corinne Elal

Sinfonietta Beersheva,

Ben Gurion University Auditorium

Published by DLD Music

Performed by Corinne Elal

2006

Ey Sham Balev (First arrangement)

(Somewhere in the heart)

Hebrew lyrics: Ehud Manor

Lyrics and music: Georges Brassens

Concert of Chansons

Sinfonietta Beersheva,

Beersheva Auditorium

Published by DLD Music

Performed by

Chaya Samir and Merav Golan (two concerts)

1999

Padre Cerido

(Beloved father)

Lyrics and music: Ladino folk song

For choir of equal voices

Jerusalem College Choir

Conducted by: Leah Heiman

Jerusalem College

Published by DLD Music