Dr. Avi Bar-Eitan
Avi Bar-Eitan, Ph.D.
Head of the Undergraduate Program
Tel: 03-5317190
Email: avi.bar-eitan@biu.ac.il
Office: 1005 building, Room 12
CV
Avi Bar-Eitan
I joined the Department of Music at Bar-Ilan University in 2022. For the past 25 years I have lectured at the top institutions of higher education in the country, including the Hebrew University, the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Levinsky College of Education, Musrara Naggar Multidisciplinary School of Art and Society, and Ono Academic College. I teach a variety of courses such as Israeli Popular and Folk Music – History, Culture and Genre, Introduction to Jewish Music, Methods in the Research and Analysis of Popular Music, Klezmer Music – Origin and Modes, Theory, Harmony, Ear Training, Counterpoint in the Style of Palestrina, Counterpoint in the Style of Bach, Keyboard Harmony, Orchestration, Acoustics, Instrumentation, Musical Arrangement, and Computer Applications in Music. I have published a six-part book series for the study of music theory and musicianship.
My activities as a musician also include the development of music software and equipment with the leading companies in audio modeling, sound processing, virtual reality, and simulation of multidimensional spaces. My work in music technology is part of my research on the development and application of various technological tools in both performance and higher education. I am writing a study on the use of hybrid instruments in composition and performance. Electronic hybrid instruments employ both traditional musical techniques and physical modeling algorithms that allow the instruments both to sound faithful to the acoustic source and to create new sound worlds. In my research, I discuss the innovation in the concept and explore the problems associated with incorporating these instruments into performance. Electro-acoustic sound production is central to experimentation in new music, and music technologies are among the most important components in the creation, distribution, and consumption of popular music, making knowledge and skills in this area extremely relevant to contemporary ethnomusicology.
I am active as composer, arranger and performer. I have written music for over twenty-two plays, composed a musical on a theme from Jewish folklore, and produced and composed music for over thirty albums. I have composed numerous contemporary chamber, choral, multimedia, and film works, and have written arrangements for every size of ensemble (including symphonic) – both scored and computer. I perform regularly (play and conduct) with many ensembles and orchestras in various genres, including Symphoniette Raanana, Sinfonietta Beersheva, Kaprizma Ensemble, Migvan Wind Quintet, Jerusalem Oratorio Choir, and Firqat Alnoor.
Research
Musical analysis and ethnographic research lie at the core of my research activities. My doctoral dissertation examines specific repertoires of early Israeli music, integrating ethnomusicological fieldwork. Within the field of analytical research, I developed a method for analyzing musical structure in popular songs and utilized existing research methods for my study. Simultaneously, I developed a unique notation system to represent the analytical findings. My master's thesis focused on the analysis of modes in Klezmer music. I have published an article in the journal Musical Performance concerning the performance of Klezmer music in Israel.
Today, I am engaged in several research projects, including a study on the use of hybrid instruments in composition and performance. Hybrid instruments combine traditional playing techniques (such as breath, reed pressure, plucking, and percussion) with physical modeling algorithms. These allow for the production of the natural sounds of the instrument families they simulate because they are capable of generating various performance articulations in real time. An example of a hybrid instrument is the Roland Aerophone, which simulates playing the saxophone and other woodwinds. This instrument is unique in its playability, which mimics an acoustic instrument, and in the sound produced in real time through SuperNATURAL synthesis technology, which alters the timbre according to breath intensity and reed pressure.
The research focuses on the dilemmas involved in integrating these instruments into classical performances. Being involved in the development of such instruments with leading music technology companies allows me to offer insights into their use. Currently, I am in the process of writing two articles dealing with the analysis of musical styles and the role of composers from the Israeli mainstream and the National-Religious stream in expressing ideological ideas through their art. Furthermore, I am writing a book on teaching methodologies for music theory and ear training.
For many years, I have collaborated with musicians, pedagogues, and technology experts. The integration of music and technology, carried out with companies in Israel and abroad—such as Waves, Toontrack, Intel, Microsoft, AudioModeling, Artusi, Xanadu, and others—constitutes an important part of my life.
For years, I directed the External Studies Institute of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, teaching music to the general public, from youth to adults. This experience sharpened my understanding of the diverse possibilities and the broad scope of academic instruction, exposed me to the difficulties faced by music learners, and helped me formulate various teaching methods.
For me, musical analysis is a wonderful tool for both research and creation. Delving into compositional approaches and styles that have evolved over centuries opens a window into aesthetic perceptions and philosophies of life. All of these contribute to my inspiration and creative work. With the tools of counterpoint and harmony, and through ear training and keyboard skills, I feel that the entire world is at our fingertips. Music technology has evolved since the dawn of time, and acoustics have always been an integral part of music. New MIDI interfaces allow me to express my music in various ways that have never been heard before.
Links to musical works and sample performances:
Ke-Niggun Sefer Chayim (Like the Melody of the Book of Life) – Chaya Esther & Avi Bar-Eitan
Selichot – Trio Noga; Leah Goldberg, Oded Lerer, Avi Bar-Eitan
The Bar-Ilan University Choir at a tribute event for Eliyahu Hacohen
I believe that everything begins with love and curiosity. From there, the continued research and development of knowledge in this field allow us to better understand history and the human spirit, while promoting creativity, aesthetics, research, and tolerance—essentially creating a better and fuller world. Engaging with music sharpens our ability to listen to the "other." I find that this learning supports and promotes listening and tolerance, which is one of the most significant matters for me.
To me, the humanities represent the secret of life. The natural sciences provide us with the tools to navigate the world around us; they allow us to understand natural phenomena and create technologies that improve our quality of life. However, without the humanities, all of this is without purpose—the humanities are the pulse beating within us. They allow us to peek into the secrets of human existence and challenge our spiritual selves. Moreover, many ideas drawn from the world of the spirit have found their realization in the natural sciences. The dichotomy between the natural sciences and the humanities exists only on the surface; if we look deeper, we see they are interconnected—the former makes life possible, while the latter gives life its meaning.
In the department where I teach—the Music Department at Bar-Ilan University—there are exceptional men and women, both among the faculty and the student body. The camaraderie, enthusiasm, and spirit of learning are unique to this department and influence both the depth of research and creation, as well as the special atmosphere that prevails there. The sounds of music blending into the campus soundscape serve as my inspiration for teaching, creation, and research.
Courses
Courses:
Music Theory
Counterpoint in the Style of Palestrina
Music Harmony (1+2)
Ear Training (1+2)
Keyboard Harmony and Score Reading (1+2)
Conducting
Bar-Ilan Choir
Listening Exams
Publications
Avi Bar-Eitan, Ph.D. 9.11.2023
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
2013 “The Gray Area between the Hebrew Art and Folk Song, 1920-1960: A Study of the Songs of Moredechai Zeira, David Zehavi and Moshe Wilensky,” The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel [Hebrew]. Advisors: Naftali Wagner and Jehoash Hirshberg.
ARTICLES
2024 Bar-Eitan, Avi. "Examining Zvi Zalevsky's Melody for the Piyyut, El Mistater."Passing on the Words of a Man and a Father: Studies in Memory of Shay Admoni, edited by Achia Admoni and Ariel Admoni: 436–448.
1997 “Klezmers and Their Music in Israel.” Musical Performance: The Performance of Jewish and Arab Music in Israel Today. Edited by Amnon Shiloah. Vol. 1, part 3 Special Issue: 27-41.
2017 Book Review, בהיר וגבוה כזמר. יעקב אורלנד: פואטיקה, היסטוריה, תרבות, מאת תמר וולף–מונזון [Ya’akov Orland: Poetics, History, Culture, by Tamar Wolf-Monzon]. Ben Gurion Institute, 2016. In Hebrew Higher Education, A Journal for Methodology and Pedagogy for Teaching of Hebrew in Institutions of Higher Learning 19 [Hebrew]. http://naphhebrew.org/hhe-19-2017-articles-reviews
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
2016 “Debbie Friedman’s Shema’ Koleinu: An Ancient Prayer in a New Musical Garment.” Co-authored with Tanya Sermer. Jewish Music Research Center of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
http://jewish-music.huji.ac.il/content/debbie-friedman%E2%80%99s-shema%E2%80%99-koleinu-ancient-prayer-new-musical-garment
BOOKS – Music Theory – Speaking Music
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 1. Music Reading, Jerusalem, 2024
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 2. Intervals, Jerusalem, 2024
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 3. Scales, Jerusalem, 2024
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 4. Chords, Jerusalem, 2024
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 5. Get into the Rhythm 1, Jerusalem, 2024
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 6. Get into the Rhythm 2, Jerusalem, 2024
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 7. A Short Guide to Dorico, Jerusalem, 2025
BOOKS IN PROGRESS
Uphill Acceleration: A New Approach to Teaching Music Theory and Ear-Training.
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 8. Modes: Jerusalem, 2024
Avi Bar-Eitan, Speaking Music: 9. Counterpoint: Jerusalem, 2024
Music Editing in Books
1996 Herman, Menachem and Tsvi Tsvikler, eds. Sing Along with Michoel Streicher. Jerusalem: Unique Sound Productions.
2006 Herman, Menachem and Avi Israel, eds. Shir Lamaalot: Songs of Yosef Karduner. Jerusalem.
2009 Avrohom Leib Burstein, ed. The Soul of Klezmer: Sheet Music, Stories and History of Traditional Jewish Melodies. Jerusalem: Jerusalem Klezmer Union.
2010 Seltzer, Dov. Dubi Seltzer: Oseh Hamanginot. Or Yehuda: Kinneret Publishing House.
Score Editions
2004 Seltzer, Dov. Dubi Seltzer: Shirei Humash. Tel Aviv: DS Publication.
2004 Seltzer, Dov. Dubi Seltzer: Drei Hotzmach. Tel Aviv: DS Publication.
2005 Seltzer, Dov. Dubi Seltzer: The Megillah. Tel Aviv: DS Publication.
2005 Seltzer, Dov. Dubi Seltzer: Sutzkever Lieder. Tel Aviv: DS Publication.
2005 Seltzer, Dov. Dubi Seltzer: Utz Li Gutz Li. Tel Aviv: DS Publication.
Music Textbooks and Teaching Materials (self published)
I have written booklets and instruction manuals for music theory, harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, music technology: Cubase, Finale, Sibelius and acoustics. These were self-published.
As a composer and arranger, I have published many pieces of music and have produced many albums. These are listed at the end of this document.
CONFERENCES, LECTURES, AND OTHER ACTIVITY
Participation in Scholarly Conferences
| Date | Name of Conference | Place of Conference | Title of Lecture | Role |
| 2023 | Perspectives of Performing Arts Pedagogy | The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
Upcoming, June 15, 2023 | “Everyone Wants Simple Songs” Using Popular Song in High School Music Education in the Post-Covid Era https://youtu.be/CorRXFCRxJI?si=Ge-VUjAiXNh9uRyL
| Lecturer |
| 2023 | Mi Ani? Shir Yisraeli | Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan
June 5, 2023 | Up and Up with All the Words and the Melodies: A Study of the Songs of Tzvika Pik
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| 2021 | Jewish Music Conference | Otzar Hamusiqa Hayehudit, Ministry of Culture and Sport, Online
March 7, 2021 | Yair Rosenblum's Unetaneh Tokef: A Bridge between Piyyut and Israeli Song | Lecturer |
| 2020 | Annual Meeting of the European Piano Teachers Association | EPTA, European Piano Teachers Association, Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
November 20, 2020 | Technical and Pedagogical Aspects of Online Piano Teaching | Invited lecture |
| 2018 | Colloquium of the Jewish Music Days | Otzar Hamusica Hayehidt, Ministry of Culture and Sport, Beit Hatfutsot - The Museum of the Jewish People, Tel Aviv, Israel
February 19, 2018 | “I Dance Here and There:” Analysis of Songs by Zvi Zalevsky | Lecturer |
| 2017 | 17th World Congress of Jewish Studies | World Union of Jewish Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
August 9, 2017
| A Musical Bridge between Jewish and Israeli Identities: Analysis of Songs by Yair Rosenblum | Lecturer |
| 2016 | The Place of Music: International Graduate and Post-Doctoral Summer Workshop | Presented by the Forum for Contemporary Ethnomusicology and Da’at Hamakom – Center for the Study of Cultures of Place in the Modern Jewish World
Ma’aleh HaHamisha, Israel
July 10-11, 2016 | “In Our Imagination, the Wonders Multiplied:” Conceptions of Place and Time in Songs of the Land of Israel | Lecturer |
| 2016 | Annual Meeting of the Israel Musicological Society | The Israel Musicological Society, Givat Washington Academic College for Education
June 29, 2016 | The Musical Style of Yair Rosenblum | Lecturer |
| 2016 | Mi Ani? Shir Yisraeli no. 13, Conference in honor of the 20th anniversary of the death of the composer, Yair Rosenblum | Bar-Ilan University, Tel Aviv
June 19, 2016 | The Musical Style of Yair Rosenblum: On the Spectrum from Popular to Art Music, and from Hebrew Song to Israeli Rock | Lecturer |
| 2014 | Conference in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Poet, Ya’akov Orland | Bar-Ilan University, Tel Aviv
December 30, 2014 | Gavoha Ke-zemer: On the Artistic, Folkloric, and Popular in the Songs of Ya’akov Orland | Invited lecture |
| 2014 | Annual Meeting of the Israel Piano Teachers Association | IPTA, Israel Piano Teachers Association, Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
October 23, 2014 | Computer Applications for Musicians and Music Educators | Invited lecture |
| 2014 | Annual Meeting of the Israel Musicological Society | The Israel Musicological Society, Tel Aviv University
July 23, 2014 | Between Art, Folk, and Popular in Hebrew Song: The Songs of Mordechai Zeira, David Zehavi, and Moshe Wilensky
| Lecturer |
Invited Lectures/Colloquium Talks
A. Invited Lectures at Academic Institutions
| Date | Name of Lecture | Name of Forum
| Comments |
| 2024 | Klezmer Music in "Ahava Rabba": A Revival of the Imagined Shtetl | ANU – Museum of the Jewish People February 16, 2024 | Lecture and a concert |
| 2024 | Music Analysis of Matti Caspi's Songs | Hebrew Union College February 5, 2024 | Lecture |
| 2023 | The Musical Style of Matti Caspi | The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Bar Ilan University October 39, 2022 | Lecture |
| 2022 | Venomar Lefanav: Musical Renewal in the Songs of the Haggadah | Shechter Institute of Jewish Studies Zoom meeting April 10, 2022 | Lecture |
| 2021 | A Musical Bridge between Jewish and Israeli Identities: Analysis of Songs by Yair Rosenblum | Multiplicity of Voices: music, Judaism, Israeliness May 24, 2021 Haifa University May 24, 2021 | Lecture |
| 2021 | Gavoha Ke'zemer: Melody as Interpretation of Text | Herzog Academic College
January 17, 2021 | Lecture |
| 2020 | Technical and Pedagogical Aspects of Online Teaching | The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
September 23, 2020 | Lecture |
| 2020 | Technical and Pedagogical Aspects of Online Teaching Panel: Pedagogy and Independent Learning in Online Teaching | The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
September 9, 2020 | Lecture |
| 2020 | A Musical Bridge between Jewish and Israeli Identities: Analysis of Songs by Yair Rosenblum
| Lecture series, “A Multitude of Voices: Music, Judaism, and Israeliness”, Haifa University, Israel
June 9, 2020 | Postponed because of Corona crisis |
| 2013 | “Between Art and Folk in Israeli Song” On Word and Sound: An Evening of Poets’ Songs (Shirei meshorerim) | Departments of Literature and Musicology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
April 18, 2013 | Lecture and concert |
| 2012 | Mordechai Zeira and Early Israeli Songs | Department of External Relations, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
February 14, 2012 | Lecture and concert |
| 2004 | Klezmer Music in Ahavah Rabbah: The Use of Steyger in Defining Jewish Musical Identity | Center for Jewish Art, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
May 9, 2004 | Lecture and concert |
| 2003 | The Appearance of the Ahavah Rabbah Steyger in Klezmer Music in Israel and the United States in the First Half of the Twentieth Century | Department of Musicology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
March 11, 2003 | Lecture and concert |
| 2000 | Ear Training and Improvement of Creativity Using Computers | Fifth Conference of Music and Computers in Israel, Jaffa Music Center, Tel Aviv-Jaffa
December 25, 2000 |
B. Invited Lectures at Non-academic Institutions
| Date | Name of Lecture | Name of Forum |
| 2024 | Between the Hasidic Nigun and "Love Story": The Jewish Music Gene | Gilo Music Center, Jerusalem January 1, 2024 |
| 2023 | The Musical Style of Matti Caspi | The Israeli Vocal Ensemble February 26, 2023 |
| 2022 | "Hine Hi O'la" - A journey to the secret of the melody | Karev Educational Program August 24, 2022 |
| 2022 | How to Stop the Tears: Songs of War and Remembrance | National Library of Israel May 3, 2022 https://live-events.nli.org.il/events/yk-l-tsvr-t-hdm-vt-l-shyry-mlkhmh-vzykrvn?doculang=heb
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| 2022 | Between Text and Music
| Genie School of Music January 31, 2022 |
| 2022 | Circles of Time: The Development of Western Music Notation | Gilo Music Center, Jerusalem January 19, 2022 |
| 2021 | Circles of Time: On the Dimension of Time in Music | Karev Educational Program August 23, 2021 |
| 2021 | Gavoha Ke’zemer: Yaakov Orland and Mordechai Zeira
| Karev Educational Program August 23, 2021 |
| 2021 | Circles of Time: The Development of Western Music Notation | Jerusalem Oratorio Choir January 7, 2021 |
| 2020 | Circles of Time: On the Dimension of Time in Music | Museum of Islamic Art, Jerusalem November 5, 2020 |
| 2020 | Hybrid Instruments and New Music Technologies | Gilo Music Center, Jerusalem March 3, 2020
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| 2020 | Humor in Klezmer and Israeli Songs (lecture and concert) | Ginot Ha’ir Community Center, Jerusalem March 3, 2020 |
| 2020 | “Gavoha Ke’zemer”: Yaakov Orland and Mordechai Zeira (lecture and concert)
| Jerusalem Music Center, Giloh January 27, 2020 |
| 2019 | The Musical Style of Yair Rosenblum | Gilo Music Center, Jerusalem December 1, 2019
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| 2019 | The Musical Style of Yair Rosenblum | Alpert Jerusalem Music Center, Jerusalem December 4, 2019 |
| 2014 | The High Holy Days through the Lens of Israeli Popular Music: A Concert-Lecture | Temple Har Zion Thornhill, Canada September 21, 2014 |
| 2010 | Klezmer Music in the Nineteenth Century (lecture and concert) | Senora de la Dolomite Dolomite, Italy May 29, 2010 |
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
A. Chamber and Choral Music
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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
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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
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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
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1996 | Kaleidoscope | Wind quintet | Migvan Wind Quintet
Directed by Barak Yeyvin
The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance | Published by DLD Music
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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
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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
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1996 | Renen
| Piano | Pianist: Philip Luria
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
| Published by DLD Music
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1995 | Fax | Electronic | For choreography and tape
Dancer: Ofer Goren
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance | Published by DLD Music
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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
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B. Music for Theater (Plays and Musicals)
Year | Name | Ensemble | Theatre Company
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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
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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
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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 |
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
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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 |
C. Film Soundtracks
Year | Name | Production Details
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2014
| Me-morie | Animation and direction: Roni Moshe |
2007-2012 | TalAmi Hebrew teaching videos | TalAmi – Canada-Israel Avi Chai Foundation
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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
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D. Music Albums – Original Composition
Year | Name | Role | Other details |
2003-2023
| Shiv’a Ro’im (Seven shepherds)
A series of 16 CDs , Spotify and Youtube | 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 https://youtu.be/SjKYtyYzNLY?si=zu2Dcjoh6PtL83vO
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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://www.italam.org/italam-fed.dev-italam-org/mainApp/index.html A live performance of one of the songs I composed for Talami: |
2010 | Tamzit Haerev
| Production, composition, and performance of entire album | Produced by DLD Music
Concert and live album
Premiere 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
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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
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ARRANGEMENTS
Year | Name | Role | Producer and other details |
2023 | Yesh Od Sikuy | Arrangement and performance | Producer: Zvi Zalevsky
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2023 | HaMelekh Ze Kol Hasipur | Arrangement and performance | Producer: Zvi Zalevsky
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2022 | Veye'etayu – | Instrumental Aarrangement and performance with "Quintel" vocal ensemble | Producer: Zvi Zalevsky
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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_lmtd_S7n22YlOzA3cyS9YDht_iIrI1tds&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg2GFEgZD1U&list=OLAK5uy_lmtd_S7n22YlOzA3cyS9YDht_iIrI1tds&index=13 |
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 |
B. Symphonic, Chamber, and Choral Arrangements – Premiere Performances
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
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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
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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 |
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
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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
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2007 | Ani Eshtage’a (First arrangement) (I will go crazy)
Music: South American folk song Hebrew lyrics: Ehud Manor | The Music Academy Orchestra (brass), | Published by DLD Music
Singer: Shira Kerner |
2007 | Keshoshana Bein Hachochom (Like a rose among the thorns)
Music: Eli Laufer | Eyal Siloach String Orchestra | For “Lev Echad” Album, Track 6 |
2007 | Ballada Le-shoter (Ballad to the officer)
Lyrics: Ehud Manor Music: Nurit Hirsh | Sinfonietta Beersheva, Beersheva Auditorium
| Published by DLD Music
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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
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A. Performance as Instrumentalist and Singer – Under my directorship
Year | Role/ Instrument | Ensemble | Name of performance | Place and other details |
2019 | Pianist |
| Musical program as part of scholarship-granting ceremony
| Van Leer Institute, Jerusalem
December 12, 2019 |
2014 | Pianist and Vocalist | Guitar and vocals: Tanya Sermer | “Photo Master” Tribute to Ze’ev Herz Musical program as part of exhibition opening | Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv
May 23, 2014 |
2014 | Lecturer, pianist and vocalist | Guitar and vocals: Tanya Sermer | The High Holy Days through the Lens of Israeli Popular Music: A Concert-Lecture | Temple Har Zion Thornhill, Canada
September 21, 2014 |
2014 | Pianist and vocalist | Guitar and vocals: Tanya Sermer | Shirim Shelo Hevanti (Songs that I didn’t understand) With Gil Hovav | Tmol Shilshom, Jerusalem
October 22, 2014 August 27, 2014
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2014 | Pianist and vocalist | Singers: Avi Bar-Eitan and Tanya Sermer
Arrangements: Avi Bar-Eitan | Book launch of new biography of Natan Alterman
With Prof. Dan Laor and David Ehrlich | Tmol Shilshom, Jerusalem
January 12, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlD1YlMhXzc
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2014 | Pianist and vocalist | Violin: Netanel Zalevsky Guitar and vocals: Zvi Zalevski | Zelda the Poet | Tzavta, Ibn Gavirol, Tel Aviv April 4, 2014
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2013 | Musical director and accordionist | Accordion – Avi Bar-Eitan Guitar – Dan Naeh and Dan Cohen Violin – Tomer Einat | Kolot (musical) (Voices) New Production
Aspaklaria Theater Director: Yefim Rinenberg | Premiere: September 9, 2013 Gerard Behar Center
12 performances at Gerard Behar, Suzanne Dalal, Aspaklaria Hall, and other venues |
2013 | Vocalist | Piano: Jay Shir Flute: Idit Shemer Singers: Avi Bar-Eitan and Tanya Sermer | Songs of Louis Lewandowsky
Book Launch for Gideon Freudenthal and Yaakov G. Kohler | Leo Baeck Institute, Jerusalem December 29, 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUKE1VMGqf4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t91pxnqdYg
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2013 | Pianist and vocalist |
| Memorial for Avraham Amir Original composition | Hassadna Conservatory Jerusalem
February 2, 2013 |
2013 | Lecturer, pianist and vocalist |
| Al Mila Utzlil (On word and sound)
| The Hebrew University April 18, 2013 |
2013 | Pianist, vocalist and synth player |
| Jerusalem Day through the Lens of Israeli Song | Israelitische Gemeinde Basel Basel, Switzerland May 2013 |
2012 | Pianist and accordionist | Percussion: Shmuel Cohen; Guitar and singer: Nitza Cohen | Lifamim Ga’aguim (Sometimes longing) Tribute to Natan Yehonatan | Lev Smadar, Jerusalem
May 31, 2012 |
2012 | Arranger and musical director, pianist and vocalist | Percussion: Rami Shuler | Music program at a conference “Mizmor Kayitz” | Bar-Ilan University
June 24, 2012 |
2012 | Arranger and musical director, pianist
| Singer: Batel Kolman | Concert | Chana’le at the Chan Theater, Jerusalem May 5, 2012
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2011 | Accordionist and vocalist | Janet Rotstein, Nir Sarusi, Shay Yifrach, Achia Hacohen | Janet Rotstein: Shirim Mihamoledet Hayeshana vehahadasha (Songs from home – old and new) | Hutzot Hayozter, Jerusalem August 2011 |
2011 | Accordionist | The Chansonniers Singer: Shira Kerner Guitar: Hezi Hait Bass: Shay Ran Cello: David Tsur | Edith Piaf | Cultural Center Shoham September, 2011 |
2010 | Pianist | Singer: Robin Weisel-Capsutu | Exhibition of Multidisciplinary Artist: Bruria Pasternak | The Israeli Opera, Tel Aviv Yafo October, 2010
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkKCrgcqBAA
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2010 | Lecturer and accordionist | Accordion – Avi Bar-Eitan Violin – Reuven Ben Hanan Clarinet and Clarinet Bass- Anton Dressler | Klezmer Music in the Nineteenth Century (lecture and concert) | Senora de la Dolomite Dolomite, Italy
May 29, 2010 |
B. Performance as Instrumentalist and Singer – Invited by others
Year | Role/Instrument | Ensemble | Name of performance | Place and other details |
2017 | Accordionist and pianist
| Firqat Alnoor orchestra | Seret Aravi (Arabic Movie)
Music of Abd El-Halim Hafez
| Gerard Behar, Jerusalem December 12, 2017
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2017 | Accordionist | Firqat Alnoor orchestra with Nassarin Kadari | Israel Festival 2017 | Brechat Ha-Sultan, Jerusalem
June 2017 |
2017 | Vocalist | Duet and piano | High Holy Day worship services | Temple Israel, Ottawa, Canada |
2017 | Pianist, synth player and vocalist | Singers: Netanel and Zvi Zalevski, Drums: Asaf Zamir, Piano: Avi Bar-Eitan | Vehene Habayit Muar | The Chan Theater, Jerusalem July 16, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzUHSFNalt0
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2015 | Accordionist | Tal Nae Ensemble | Achot Ktana (Little Sister) | Gula Cultural Center Petah Tikva, Israel March, 2015 |
2014-2015 | Cantorial soloist |
| High Holy Day worship services | Or Hadash Congregation Newmarket, ON, Canada |
2012 | Pianist, vocalist and arranger | Batel Kolman | Peruk Chomarim, Concert | Chan Theatre, Jerusalem May 5, 2012
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2011 | Pianist, accordionist and vocalist | Kahamon Galav Ensemble | Tribute to Zvi Zalevski The Piyyut Festival | Beit Avichai, Jerusalem September 20, 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrcZpfgcoUQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ2jChZjV5w
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2011 | Accordionist | Ensemble directed by Raymond Goldstein
| Der Megilah Play: Itzik Manger; Music: Dov Seltzer | The Jewish and National Library, Jerusalem March 30, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/ |
2011 | Pianist
| Sinfonietta Beersheva,
| Concert | Singer: Maya Ben Meir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv-vh3eqVwY Beersheva Auditorium |
2011 | Accordionist | Tomer Baruch Ensemble | Recording for film | Abu Gush November 11, 2011 |
2009 | Accordionist | Ensemble Directed by Avi Ben-Dov | Hymne L’amour (Ode to love) | Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, December 26, 2009 |
2007 | Accordionist | Sinfonietta Beersheva,
| Concert:
| Beersheva Auditorium March 24, 2007 |
2007 | Synth player | Israel Musicals Orchestra, conducted by Bill Bozin | If I Could Rewrite the World
Play by: Yisrael Lutnick | Bet Shmuel Auditorium Jerusalem, Israel http://israel-theatre.com/pastshows/rewrite.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?time
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2006 | Pianist | Singer: Shira Kerner; Recorders: Netanel Zalevski; Piano: Avi Bar-Eitan | Elyon Yarveni Ruchot Ahava
Concert for book launch of Srafa by Haya Esther
| Chatzar Sergey Jerusalem 14.8.06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh6Zbnl_i88
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amkWtgxaa-Y
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2005 | Accordionist and pianist | Cabaret by Mirit Natan With singer | Festi-fringe 6 | Tzavta, Ibn Gavirol, Tel Aviv February 2, 2005 |
1999 | Accordionist | Ensemble of accordion, woodblock, clarinet and cello
| Space
| Workshop at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
Written for choreography |
C. Conducting
Year | Ensemble | Name of performance | Place |
2023 | Bar-Ilan Choir | End of the Year concert | Bar Ilan University, Tel-Aviv June 27, 2023 https://youtu.be/NbDyLF32cVw?si=j_f69UaJz2zsfLYf
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2023 | Bar-Ilan Choir | Mi Ani? Shir Yisraeli, No. 19m Conference | Bar Ilan University, Tel-Aviv June 5, 2023 |
2018 | Jerusalem Oratorio Choir | Concert Shekulo Tchelet Reenactment of the Zionist concert in the Kovna Ghetto | Yad Vashem, Jerusalem July 30, 2018 |
2000 | Symphoniette Raanana | A Journey in Time Series of concerts for children | Beit Yad La’Banim Ra’anana, Israel |
1996 | Ensemble Rihal | Shvui Tzviya | Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance |
Year | Name | Role | Producer and other details
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2018 | Achot Ktana (Little sister) | Accordionist | Producer: Tal Nae https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGYP-MP1Fj8&list=PLRm7m8Vs5CTPqUtX31BVmCFLmMBwsvJ2q
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2009 | Hymne L’amour (Ode to love) | Recording and performance (accordion) of the entire album | Producer: Brigette Haviv Arrangements by Avi Ben-Dov
Live album of concert, 26.12.2009
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2006 | Lecha Dodi Shabbat songs of the Breslov Hassidim | Accordionist | Producer and arranger: Yossi Dayan
Instrumentalists: Avi Adrian, Gadi Pugatsh, Avi Piamenta, Arieh Berkovich, Hilik Frank, Daniel Zamir, Yitzhak Atias, Avraham Berg
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2009 | Meitarim B’shmei Tzfat (Strings of the Safed skies) | Accordionist | Producer: Eyal Shiloah Arranged by Yuri Brenner
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