Gil Aldema
Israeli composer and conductor
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Gil Aldema (Hebrew: גיל אלדמע; born 17 September 1928 - 27 September 2014)[1] was an Israeli composer and conductor.
BornSeptember 17, 1928
OccupationsComposer, conductor
KnownforComposing and arranging Hebrew songs, teaching music
Gil Aldema | |
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גיל אלדמע | |
Gil Aldema | |
| Born | September 17, 1928 |
| Died | September 27, 2014 (aged 86) |
| Occupations | Composer, conductor |
| Known for | Composing and arranging Hebrew songs, teaching music |
| Awards | Israel Prize (2004) |
Biography
Gil Aldema was born in Giv'atayim in Mandate Palestine. He graduated from the Jerusalem Academy of Music in Jerusalem and Mannes College of Music in New York.
Aldema taught music at Hadassim youth village. Later he worked as a program producer and arranger for the Israel Broadcasting Authority. He composed and arranged songs for folk-ensembles and choirs.
Awards and recognition
In 2004, Aldema was awarded the Israel Prize, for Hebrew song.[2][3]