Paul Ben-Haim is considered one of the leading Israeli composers of his generation.
Composer Biography
Paul Ben-Haim, born Paul Frankenburger in Munich, studied composition with Friedrich Klose and served as an assistant conductor to Bruno Walter and Hans Knappertsbusch.
Composer Biography
Paul Ben-Haim's extensive catalog includes works in all primary genres except opera.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Paul Ben-Haim advocated for a specifically Jewish national expression in his music after emigrating, while maintaining a late-Romantic style often influenced by Middle-Eastern overtones.
Compositional Technique
Music for or with cello is a prominent feature throughout Paul Ben-Haim's compositional output.
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