Born in Israel, 1940. Studied piano, French horn, composition and conducting at the Israel Academy of Music in Tel-aviv, and later at the Guildhall School of Music, London, England. In 1962 returned to Israel and joined the Israel Chamber Ensemble founded then by Gary Bertini, as harpsichord player and later as associate conductor. He taught musical theory, musicology and philosophy in the Tel-Aviv Univesity. He now teaches Jewish philosophy and wrote (in Hebrew) several books on Judaism and its relation to contemporary culture. His book “Yode’a Nagen” deals with issues in musical aesthetics, philosophy of music, music theory, with the condition of contemporary music, and with relations between Judaism and music.
His musical works include, for piano solo: Ritornello, 1974 (in 6 movements, 9`00``); Rondeau, 1980 (one movement, arr. From Suite for Strings), 4`00``
tenor and piano: The Songs of Solomon, 1791-2004, 5 movements, 17`00``;
piano trio (piano, violin & `cello): Divertimento, 1972, 3 movements, 10`30``; Canti, 1971-1991, in one movement, 7`00``
string quartet: Suite, 1979, 4 movements, 12`00``; Pulsations, 1980, in one movement, 4`55``; Choral Varianions, on Ha`ir Be`afeor by Naomi Shemer, 5`00``
string orchestra: Suite, 1993, 5 movements (same as Suite for string quartet, with one movement added), 18`20``; Crisantemi, transcribed from Puccini string quartet, one movement, 6`23``
symphony orchestra: Scenes from a Drama, ballet music, 1966, 5 movements, 14`30``; Resisei Layla, 1997, one movement, 9`55``; Hallel (Glory), 1998, one movement, 4`00``; Cycle for 'cello solo and symphony orchestra, 1973, 11`00``