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Naomi Schemer-Sapir was born on May 15, 1923, in Vienna, Austria. Her parents were both musicians, and her father was a composer. From a young age, Naomi showed a natural talent for music and began studying piano and composition with her father. In 1938, when Naomi was 15 years old, her family fled Austria to escape the Nazi regime. They settled in Palestine, where Naomi continued her musical studies at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. She studied composition with Paul Ben-Haim and piano with Mindru Katz. After completing her studies, Naomi began working as a composer and pianist. She composed music for theater productions, films, and radio programs. In 1950, she married the composer and conductor Noam Sheriff, and they had two children together. Naomi's music was influenced by her Jewish heritage and the folk music of the Middle East. She often incorporated traditional Jewish melodies and rhythms into her compositions. Her music was also influenced by the modernist movement in music, and she experimented with atonal and serial techniques. One of Naomi's most famous works is her oratorio "The Song of Songs," which she composed in 1962. The piece is based on the biblical book of the same name and features a solo soprano, choir, and orchestra. The work has been performed by orchestras and choirs around the world and is considered a masterpiece of Israeli classical music. Another notable work by Naomi is her "Concerto for Flute and Orchestra," which she composed in 1971. The piece features a solo flute and orchestra and is known for its virtuosic flute writing and use of Middle Eastern rhythms. Naomi continued to compose music throughout her life, and her works were performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She was also a respected teacher and mentor to many young composers. Naomi Schemer-Sapir passed away on June 26, 2004, at the age of 81. She left behind a legacy of beautiful and innovative music that continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

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