Dorman: Letters from Gettysburg

Featuring

Robert Natter
Amanda Heim
Lee Poulis
Orli Shaham
Gil Shaham
Tremolo Percussion Ensemble

Gettysburg College Choir
Avner Dorman

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Performer Biography

Orli Shaham, the pianist, created 'Baby Got Bach,' a series of interactive classical concerts for young children, and commissions new music for them.

Composition History

Avner Dorman's 'Letters from Gettysburg' was commissioned for Gettysburg College, where he teaches, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Composer's Artistic Vision

For 'Nigunim,' Avner Dorman chose the Nigun, a fundamental concept in traditional Jewish music, as the basis for the work, inspired by its universal language and spiritual message.

Composer Biography

Avner Dorman, the composer, is a native of Israel now living in the United States, and draws on diverse cultural and historical influences in his music.

Composer Biography

Avner Dorman won Israel's prestigious Prime Minister's Award at age 25 for his Ellef Symphony, making him the youngest composer to receive it.

Performer Biography

Gil Shaham, the violinist, plays the 1699 'Countess Polignac' Stradivarius.

Performer Biography

Gil Shaham, the violinist, and Orli Shaham, the pianist, are siblings and have collaborated on several recordings, including 'Dvorˇák for Two' and 'Hebrew Melodies'.