Career
In 1991, he was hired by The Estate of Leonard Bernstein to help edit and engrave the late composer’s works — a job he did for five years. David helped to publish definitive editions of West Side Story, Mass, On the Town, and Wonderful Town. During these years he also worked as a professional composer fulfilling commissions by such groups as The American Symphony Orchestra, Twyla Tharp Dance, and The Paul Taylor Dance Company.
On November 23, 2015, it was announced that Mr.
Israel is writing a film about choreographer George Balanchine. Mr. Israel"s first novel, Behind Everyman was published by Random House (Ballantine 2005).
His writing has also appeared in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and mental_floss magazine, among others He has written and worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory/National Aeronautics and Space Administration and is a frequent writer for the National Public Radio show "Ask Maine Another.".
