Newsletter: Lavry’s judges

 

Translation of the Hebrew Newsletter from March 14, 2013:

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Hello,

Just in time for spring, we recorded five children’s song we grew up with and loved.
In 1946, Marc Lavry, who just became a new father, composed melodies to the lyrics of his poet friends Miriam Yalan-Shtekelis, Shmuel Bass, and Ella Vilensly.

Lavry and 5-month old Efrat

Lavry and 5-month old Efrat

“Dad was a warm and fun family-man. He would play with us, taking us to hikes and trips, and was very proud of us — once he even took us kids to a meeting he had with the President of Israel, Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, just so he could “show us off”…” says his son Dan Lavry. “Never did we have to be quiet while he was composing. As soon he finished his work, he would seat us all on the couch in front of the piano, playing the new composition, waiting for our “approval.” It was not his intention, but that became a family tradition, and even as kids we always felt we were part of his musical creation.”

The young singer, Lior Stern, volunteered to perform the Collection of Children’s Songs, Opus 200.
Thank you, Lior, for remaking the songs.

Click here to listen to the songs:

Information, lyrics and performances of each of the songs:
Song No. 1: Shnei Orchim (Two Visitors)
Song No. 2: Parpar Aviv (Spring Butterfly)
Song No. 3: Habuba Vehabubonet (The Big Doll and the Small Doll)
Song No. 4: Dani Gibor (Brave Danny)
Song No. 5: Mischak (Game)

Wishing you a happy spring,

Efrat, Orie, and the members of the Foundation.

The Marc Lavry Heritage Foundation.
www.marclavry.org

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Lavry to be played in Vienna in June

World renown violinist Orsolya Korcsolán and the Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra will perform Marc Lavry’s Three Jewish Dances for Violin and Orchestra (Op. 192a) on June 5, 2013.

The concert will be held at the Brahms Hall in Vienna, Austria, and will also include Felix Mendelssohn – Octet in E-flat major, Max Bruch – Kol Nidre, Franz Liszt – Péter Wolf/Hungarian Rhapsody No.2, Julius Chajes – The Chassid, and Béla …

Newsletter: Our Squad Marches at Night

 

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Lavry with Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion

Lavry with Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion

“On May 15, 1948 Prime Minister Ben-Gurion called us to his office. He urged us to rise up to the occasion and write a march song for the military of the new state [that had been declared the day before]. We, [lyricist] Avraham Broides and I, were put

Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance Award

On April 25, 2013 the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance held a chamber music competition for outstanding ensembles. The first place was won by a trio led by violist Avshalom Sarid: Rotem Bartan, flute; Dror Ben-Tabu, viola; Lior Uziel, harp.

The trio was selected for playing a composition by the Isareli composer Marc Lavry – Suite Concertante for Flute, Viola and Harp, Opus 348.

The Marc Lavry Heritage …

Newsletter: ACUM awards Marc Lavry

 

Translation of the Hebrew Newsletter from January 24, 2013:

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Hello,

StatueWhile the Academy is in the midst of announcing the Oscars nominees in Hollywood, Marc Lavry is being honored with a special award from the ACUM, the Association of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers in Israel. It’s not quite the same but we are still excited…

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ACUM Awards Marc Lavry

We are honored to accept, on behalf of Marc Lavry, a special award by the Board of ACUM (Composers’ Association of Authors and Publishers of Music in Israel) for composer Marc Lavry’s contribution to Israeli music. The award will be presented at a ceremony on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

From ACUM’s announcement:

ACUM winners in the concert music and literature (Jan 7, 2013)

A special Award to the late composer

Happy Birthday, Marc Lavry

 

Translation of the Hebrew Newsletter published December 21, 2012:

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Hello,

We invite you to celebrate with us the 109th(!) birthday of Marc Lavry tomorrow, December 22.

CheesecakeOn his birthday his wife Helena used to prepare his favorite cheesecake. We enclose the original recipe, in her own handwriting (click to enlarge), in case you want to celebrate with us. …

Three Jewish Dances in Seattle, WA

Marc Lavry’s Three Jewish Dances for Violin and Piano, Op. 192, will be performed at the Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA on Friday, November 16, 2012 and Sunday, November 18, 2012. A special guest will be Dan Lavry, the composer’s son.
The concert will include Viktor Ullmann’s opera The Emperor of Atlantis and Ernest Bloch’s Prayer. More information about the event can be found at the Music of Remembrance

Opera Tamar at the 2012 Israeli Bible Festival

Marc Lavry’s Opera Tamar will be premiered worldwide at the 2012 Israeli Bible Festival in Ramat-Gan.

Composed in 1958, the Opera was never performed in public. The libretto by Rabbi Louis I. Newman is based on the biblical story of Tamar and Judah (Genesis XXXVIII.)

The composition will be performed in a concert form by the Ramat Gan Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Aviv Ron.

Performers:
Alexei Kanonikov, Bariton (Judah)…

Oratorio Song of Songs to be played in Kol Hamusica Radio

Marc Lavry’s Oratorio Song of Songs will be presented by Hayuta Dvir on Kol Hamusika Radio on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM.

This is the August 12, 2007 recording from the Israel Music Celebration in Sde Boker, Israel:
The Raanana Symphonette Orchestra
Daniella Lugassi, Sopran
Eitan Drori, Tenor
Gabriel Loewenheim, Baritone
Yair Goren, Baritone
Tel-Aviv Chamber Choir
Maayan Choir
Michael Shani, Conductor…