Role

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Composer Performer

Country

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Israel

Birth

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1951 in Tel Aviv, Israel

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

Dror Feiler is a renowned composer, musician, and political activist who was born on August 31, 1951, in Tel Aviv, Israel. He grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known composer and conductor. Feiler started playing the flute at a young age and later learned to play the saxophone and bass guitar. Feiler's family moved to Sweden when he was a teenager, and he continued his musical education there. He studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and later at the University of Stockholm, where he earned a degree in musicology. During this time, Feiler became interested in avant-garde and experimental music, and he began to experiment with different musical styles and techniques. In the 1970s, Feiler became involved in the political and social movements of the time. He was a member of the Swedish Communist Party and was active in anti-war and anti-nuclear protests. He also became involved in the Palestinian liberation movement and was a founding member of the Swedish Palestine Solidarity Association. Feiler's political activism had a significant impact on his music. He began to incorporate political themes and messages into his compositions, and his music became more experimental and avant-garde. He also started to use unconventional instruments and techniques in his music, such as electronic feedback and amplified objects. One of Feiler's most famous works is "The Exodus Suite," which he composed in 1988. The piece is a tribute to the Palestinian people and their struggle for independence. It features a combination of traditional Arabic music and experimental avant-garde techniques, and it includes recordings of Palestinian refugees telling their stories. Feiler's music has been performed all over the world, and he has collaborated with many other musicians and artists. He has also been involved in numerous political and social causes, including the fight against racism and fascism. In addition to his work as a composer and musician, Feiler is also a visual artist. He has created many installations and sculptures that explore political and social themes, and his work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. Feiler's music and art have been recognized with many awards and honors. In 2004, he was awarded the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize for his contributions to contemporary music. He has also been awarded the Swedish Arts Council's Music Prize and the Swedish Radio Music Prize. Despite his success and recognition, Feiler remains committed to his political and social causes. He continues to be an active member of the Palestinian solidarity movement and is involved in many other political and social causes. His music and art continue to inspire and challenge audiences around the world.

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