Classical and Popular Music in Israel

Original historical and analytical research into the Israeli music scene, composers as well as broader issues such as Jewish-Arab encounters, Holocaust memorialization and post-October 7th soundscapes. Does a nation's music reflect its distinctive, definable spirit and aspirations? As this wide-ranging volume demonstrates, Israel's pluralistic musical scene offers a unique crucible in which to study transcultural processes and encounters. Through the nineteen essays by established and younger sc