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Izhak Graziani

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Izhak Graziani
Native name
יצחק גרציאני
Nickname(s)Ziko
Born(1924-08-04)August 4, 1924
Ruse, Bulgaria
DiedJuly 7, 2003(2003-07-07) (aged 78)
Tel Aviv, Israel
Years of service1948-1952, 1962-2003
Rank Aluf Mishne

Izhak Graziani (Hebrew: יצחק גרציאני (August 4, 1924 - July 7, 2003) was an Israeli music conductor.

Biography

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Memorial plaque in Tel Aviv

Izhak ("Ziko") Graziani was born in Ruse, Bulgaria, where he studied music and conducting.[1] In 1948, he immigrated to Israel and joined the IDF Orchestra as a trumpet player.

Graziani died at his home in Ramat Aviv at the age of 79, and was buried in Kiryat Shaul Cemetery He left behind a wife, Dora, two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His daughter, Kochva Gal-Gratziani, is a choir conductor.

A large street is named after him In Sofia. Street were named after him in Kfar Saba, Rosh Ha'Ayin and Tel Aviv

Music career

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Graziani played with the orchestra until 1952. In 1960, after the retirement of conductor Shalom Ronli-Riklis, Graziani took his place.[2] He went on to become conductor of the IBA Radio Orchestra (later renamed IBA Radio and TV Orchestra).

Graziani was also music director of the Eurovision Song Contest 1979.

Graziani retired in 2003 and died three months later.[3]

He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein.

See also

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Preceded by Eurovision Song Contest conductor
1979 		Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ Nahum Heiman. "יצחק גרציאני". The Bulgarian Jews. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  2. ^ "Yizhak Graziani". Jewish Music Research Centre. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  3. ^ Nahum Heiman. "יצחק גרציאני". The Bulgarian Jews. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
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