Paul Ben-Haim (1897 - 1984) is the most important composer in the young history of Israel' classical musik field. Originally born in Germany, raised and studied in Germany, he had to leave Germany 1933, went to Israel and participated in building the basis for the musical education and musical life. All the works on this album are from the period ranging from 1945 to 1956. Ben-Haim soon found a personal style that would mark an entire generation of younger musicians in Israel.
3 Concerto for Strings, Op. 40-III. Intermezzo Lirico
4 Concerto for Strings, Op. 40-IV. Finale
5 Pastorale Variée, for Clarinet, Harp and String Orchestra, Op. 31B-Theme
6 Pastorale Variée, for Clarinet, Harp and String Orchestra, Op. 31B-Var I
7 Pastorale Variée, for Clarinet, Harp and String Orchestra, Op. 31B-Var II
8 Pastorale Variée, for Clarinet, Harp and String Orchestra, Op. 31B-Var III
9 Pastorale Variée, for Clarinet, Harp and String Orchestra, Op. 31B-Var IV
10 Pastorale Variée, for Clarinet, Harp and String Orchestra, Op. 31B-Var V
11 Pastorale Variée, for Clarinet, Harp and String Orchestra, Op. 31B-Var VI (Epilogue)
12 Three Songs Without Words, for Voice or Instrument and 12 Strings-No. 1 Arioso
13 Three Songs Without Words, for Voice or Instrument and 12 Strings-No. 2 Ballad
14 Three Songs Without Words, for Voice or Instrument and 12 Strings-No. 3 Sephardic Melody
15 Music for Strings-I. Melody
16 Music for Strings-II. Canon
17 Music for Strings-III. Serenade
18 Music for Strings-IV. Aria
19 Music for Strings-V. Finale
Paul Ben-Haim (1897 - 1984) is the most important composer in the young history of Israel' classical musik field. Originally born in Germany, raised and studied in Germany, he had to leave Germany 1933, went to Israel and participated in building the basis for the musical education and musical life. All the works on this album are from the period ranging from 1945 to 1956. Ben-Haim soon found a personal style that would mark an entire generation of younger musicians in Israel.
