Background
Shapira, Benjamin was born on September 29, 1965 in Jerusalem. Came to the United States, 1989. Son of Sergiu and Shulamith (Felner) Shapira.
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Benjamin Shapira
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Bachelor of Music, Jerusalem Rubin Academy, 1988; Master of Music, Yale University, 1991; postgraduate, Rutgers University.
Achievements
Membership
Member The Cello Society.
Connections
Married Liora Flaishman, August 8, 1988. 1 child, Liat.
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Education
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1988
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1991
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Awards
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Recipient Cello award Artist International Competition, New York, 1993, 1st prize Israeli National Radio Competition, Israeli Music Competition, Metropolitan Symphony Concerto Competition, 1994, Jerusalem Music Academy Concerto Competition, American Israel Cultural Funds awards, Jewish National Fund Special award. Named Outstanding Musician of Israeli Government. Excellence scholar Yale University, Rutgers University, Jerusalem Music Academy.Recipient Cello award Artist International Competition, New York, 1993, 1st prize Israeli National Radio Competition, Israeli Music Competition, Metropolitan Symphony Concerto Competition, 1994, Jerusalem Music Academy Concerto Competition, American Israel Cultural Funds awards, Jewish National Fund Special award. Named Outstanding Musician of Israeli Government. Excellence scholar Yale University, Rutgers University, Jerusalem Music Academy.