Role

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Composer

Country

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Israel

Birth

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1946 in Haifa, Israel

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Tsippi Fleischer is a renowned Israeli composer, pianist, and educator who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on December 31, 1946, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Fleischer grew up in a family of musicians. Her father, Mordechai Fleischer, was a composer and conductor, and her mother, Ruth Fleischer, was a pianist. From a young age, Fleischer showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Fleischer received her early musical education at the Rubin Academy of Music in Tel Aviv, where she studied piano with Ilona Vincze-Kraus and composition with Leon Schidlowsky. She later continued her studies in composition with Abel Ehrlich and Yizhak Sadai at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. Fleischer also studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where she received a diploma in piano performance. Fleischer's compositions are characterized by their unique blend of Western classical music and Jewish musical traditions. Her works often incorporate elements of Jewish liturgical music, folk music, and klezmer music. Fleischer's music is also known for its use of unconventional techniques and sounds, such as extended techniques for string instruments and electronic sounds. One of Fleischer's most notable works is her opera, "The Dybbuk," which premiered in 1984 at the Israel Festival in Jerusalem. The opera is based on the play of the same name by S. Ansky and tells the story of a young bride possessed by the spirit of her dead lover. The opera was well-received by audiences and critics alike and has since been performed in numerous productions around the world. Another significant work by Fleischer is her "Concerto for Viola and Orchestra," which was commissioned by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered in 1991. The concerto is notable for its use of Jewish musical themes and its virtuosic solo part for the viola. The piece has since been performed by numerous orchestras and soloists around the world. Fleischer has also composed a number of chamber music works, including "String Quartet No. 2," which was commissioned by the Jerusalem Quartet and premiered in 2005. The quartet is characterized by its use of unconventional string techniques and its incorporation of Jewish musical themes. In addition to her work as a composer, Fleischer is also a respected educator. She has taught composition and piano at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and has served as a visiting professor at universities and conservatories around the world. Fleischer has also been involved in numerous educational outreach programs, working to bring music education to underserved communities. Fleischer's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. She has received the Israel Prize for Music, the ACUM Prize for Lifetime Achievement, and the Prime Minister's Prize for Israeli Composers, among others. Fleischer's music continues to be performed and celebrated around the world, cementing her place as one of Israel's most important and influential composers.

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