Gil Shohat
Encyclopedia
Gil Shohat is an Israeli classical music composer
, conductor
and pianist
.
Shohat was born in 1973 in Israel
to the Ha'aretz journalist Tzipora Shohat. His first orchestral work was performed by the Israel Chamber Orchestra
when he was 18. He served as the chief pianist of the Israeli Defense Forces. He is a graduate of the Tel Aviv Conservatorium and of the Tel Aviv University school of music. He studied composition and musicology in Rome and Cambridge. He composed nine symphonies, eight concertos for piano and three operas. He was named Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters
of France in 2009. Shohat declares himself homosexual and lives in Jaffa
with his life partner, as he stated in an interview given to Maariv on January 22, 2010.
Opera
Orchestral
Concertante
Chamber music
Piano
Vocal
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
and pianist
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
.
Shohat was born in 1973 in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
to the Ha'aretz journalist Tzipora Shohat. His first orchestral work was performed by the Israel Chamber Orchestra
Israel Chamber Orchestra
The Israel Chamber Orchestra is an Israeli orchestra based in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Primary funding comes from the Israel Ministry of Education and the Tel Aviv Jaffa Municipality....
when he was 18. He served as the chief pianist of the Israeli Defense Forces. He is a graduate of the Tel Aviv Conservatorium and of the Tel Aviv University school of music. He studied composition and musicology in Rome and Cambridge. He composed nine symphonies, eight concertos for piano and three operas. He was named Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is an Order of France, established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture, and confirmed as part of the Ordre national du Mérite by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963...
of France in 2009. Shohat declares himself homosexual and lives in Jaffa
Jaffa
Jaffa is an ancient port city believed to be one of the oldest in the world. Jaffa was incorporated with Tel Aviv creating the city of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Jaffa is famous for its association with the biblical story of the prophet Jonah.-Etymology:...
with his life partner, as he stated in an interview given to Maariv on January 22, 2010.
Selected works
- Shohat's works are published by Casa RicordiCasa RicordiCasa Ricordi is a classical music publishing company founded in 1808 as G. Ricordi & Co. by violinist Giovanni Ricordi in Milan, Italy...
, Israel Music Institute, Israeli Music Center, OR-TAV Music Publications and Gil Shohat Editions.
Opera
- Alpha and Omega (2001)
- Tyre and Jerusalem (2002)
- Badenheim (2005)
- The Child DreamsThe Child Dreams (opera)The Child Dreams is a 2010 opera by Gil Shohat, based on the play of the same name by Hanoch Levin.-Background and world premiere:The Child Dreams was commissioned by the Israeli Opera for its 25th anniversary season, one of a number of new operas commissioned by the company from Israeli...
(2010)
Orchestral
- O Ye Dry Bones (1995)
- Symphony No. 1 Israel Symphony for soprano (or tenor), choir and orchestra (1998)
- Symphony No. 2 Alpha and Omega (1997–1999)
- Symphony No. 3 The Symphony of Fire (1998)
- Festival Overture (2000)
- Symphony No. 4 The Symphony of Lights (2000)
- Symphony No. 5 German Symphony for soprano, child's voice, choir and orchestra (2000)
- Symphony No. 6 The Cantata of Ecstasy for soprano, mezzo-soprano, children's choir and orchestra (2000)
- Symphony No. 7 (2001)
- Symphony No. 8 Sacred Symphony for soprano, tenor, choir and orchestra (2002)
- Symphony No. 9 (2003)
- The Rest Is Silence for string orchestra or string quartet (2006)
Concertante
- Concertino for piano and orchestra (1993)
- Concertino for violin and orchestra (1995)
- Concerto for clarinet and orchestra (1998)
- Concerto for viola and orchestra (1998)
- Concerto for cello and orchestra (2000)
- Concerto No. 2 for piano and orchestra (2001)
- Concerto for flute and string orchestra (2002)
- Concerto for oboe and string orchestra (2002)
- Concerto for piano four hands and Orchestra (2006)
- Concerto for guitar and string orchestra (2007)
- Concerto for saxophone and string orchestra (2008)
Chamber music
- Partita for string quartet (1996)
- A Rebours for piano and ensemble (1998)
- Anekdotos I: Choral for harp (2000)
- Anekdotos II: Theme and Variations for violin (2000)
- Anekdotos III: Rêverie et Cauchmard for viola (2000)
- Anekdotos IV: Hora Danza for cello (2000)
- Anekdotos V: Organum Mortum for double bass (2000)
- Anekdotos VI: Fantasia for piccolo (2000)
- Anekdotos VII: Mephisto Waltz for flute (2000)
- Anekdotos VIII: Ballade for oboe (2000)
- Anekdotos IX: Lied for English horn (2000)
- Anekdotos X: Klezmer for clarinet (2000)
- Anekdotos XI: Menuet for bassoon (2000)
- Anekdotos XII: Fanfare for trumpet (2000)
- Anekdotos XIII: Nocturne for horn (2000)
- Anekdotos XIV: Prelude "Alla Bachiana" for trombone (2000)
- Anekdotos XV: March Funebre for tuba (2000)
- Anekdotos XVI: Perpeuum Mobile Interrompu for marimba (2000)
- Piano Trio (2000)
- Quintet for clarinet and string quartet (2005)
- Septet for flute, oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, cello and double bass (2006)
- The Devil's Dance, Ballet for violin and viola (2006)
- 3 Sonnets of Dark Love for guitar solo (2006)
- Badenheim Grand Suite, Octet for 3 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos and double bass (2007)
- Duo-Sonata for violin and viola
Piano
- 9 Early Piano Pieces (1985–1987)
- Three Waltzes (1989)
- Three Improvisations on Paintings (1989)
- The Kiss of Salome (1990)
- Circles, 6 Short Methodological Pieces (1993)
- Piano Sonata (1993)
- Sparks from the Beyond (1996)
- Three Studies (1997)
Vocal
- Five Songs of Darkness for soprano, viola and piano (1990)
- Pirkei Avot (Proverbs of Our Fathers), 7 Short Songs for soprano and piano (1991)
- Bright Winter, 3 Songs for soprano, flute and piano (1997)
- Vocalisa for soprano and chamber ensemble (1997)
- The Song of My Life, 9 Songs for soprano and piano (2001)
- Ophelie for soprano and piano or orchestra (2003)
- Michal, 4 Songs for soprano and orchestra (2006)
- Stabat Mater for mezzo-soprano and orchestra (2006)