Background
Orgad, Ben Zion was born in 1926 in Germany.
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Ben Zion Orgad
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Came to Israel. Educated Academy of Music, Jerusalem, Brandeis U. Private instruction in composition. Supervisor musical education Israel Ministry Edition and Culture, Tel-Aviv, 1950-1989.
Composer cantatas:The Story of the Spies (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Koussevitsky prize 1952), Isaiah"s Vision. Composer orchestral works: Building a King"s Stage, Choreographic Sketches, Movements on "A", Kaleidoscope, Music for Horn and Orchestra, Ballad for Orchestra, Dialogues on the First Scroll.
Suffering for Redemption (mezzo-soprano, choir and orchestra).
Out of the Dust (soloist and instruments). Ballada (for violin). Taksim (for harp); Monologue (for viola).
Songs Out of Hoshen Valley (for choir and a cappella).
Story of a Pipe (for soloists, choir sand soprano). A Vigil in Jerusalem (for soprano).
The Old Decrees (for soloists, choir and soprano). Numerous works for soloists and orchestra, piano pieces.
Career
Supervisor musical education Israel Ministry Education & Culture, Tel-Aviv, 1950—1989.
Achievements
Membership
Member of National Council Culture and Art, Israel Composers' League (Chairman).
