Originally posted by amarock
ore informations about him:
Taiseer Elias (Israel) – Oud and Classical Arab Violin
One of the world’s leading artists in the areas of classical Arab music and improvisation- performer, composer and arranger. Mr. Elias, founder and
conductor of the Classical Arab Orchestra of Israel, has performed worldwide and recorded with groups such as ‘White bird’, ‘Bustan Avraham’,
the ‘Ziryab Trio’, and others, as well as composing musicfor theater and films.
Mr. Elias has performed as a soloist, both in Oud and Violin, with the Haifa Symphony Orchestra, the Israel Camerata and many more. In addition he has
performed with acclaimed artists, such as the legendary Spanish guitarist Paco the Lucia, and the Indian Musician Zakir Hussein.
Currently, Professor Elias is head of Oriental Music department at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, as well as director of Arabic music
programming at the Israeli Radio.
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Bruno |