Rachel Galinne facts for kids
Rachel Galinne (born Rachel S. Gluchowicz on February 7, 1949) is a talented Israeli composer. A composer is someone who writes music. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Rachel Galinne's Early Life and Education
Rachel Galinne started her journey in music and learning in Sweden. She went to Uppsala University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974. This means she studied different subjects and got a university degree.
Later, Rachel moved to Israel to focus on music. She studied how to write music, which is called composition, at the Rubin Academy. This academy is part of Tel Aviv University. There, she earned two more degrees: a Bachelor of Music in 1984 and a Master of Music in 1988.
She also had the chance to learn from famous composers. One of them was Witold Lutoslawski in France. She also attended special music courses in Darmstadt, Germany.
Rachel Galinne's Career and Awards
After finishing her studies, Rachel Galinne became a professional composer. Her hard work and talent were recognized with important awards. In 1994, she received the Prime Minister's Prize for Composers. This is a very special award given by the leader of Israel. She also won the ACUM Prize. ACUM is an organization that supports authors, composers, and music publishers in Israel.
Rachel Galinne's Music Albums
Rachel Galinne has released several music albums. These albums feature her own compositions. You can find her CDs at the Israel Music Institute. Here are some of her albums:
- Rachel Galinne (released in 1999)
- Prisms (released in 2004)
- I Will Walk in the Land of the Living (released in 2008)
- A Voice Crieth in the Wilderness (released in 2011)
Selected Musical Works by Rachel Galinne
Rachel Galinne has written many different kinds of musical pieces. Here are some of her selected works:
- Islossning (for two pianos and percussion, 1984)
- Cycles (1986)
- Concerto (for two pianos and orchestra, 1988)
- Trio (for clarinet, viola, and piano, 1989)
- Symphony no.1 (1996)
- Symphony no.2 (1998)
- Uneginotai Nenagen (for 16-part mixed choir, 1993)
- Amitai in memoriam (for string quartet)
- And They Shall Study War no More (for soprano, horn, and piano)
- Aphrodite (for flute solo)
- Chamber Symphony (for chamber ensemble)
- Chen (for percussion solo and chamber ensemble)
- Dybuk (for solo clarinet)
- Ethalech be'artsot hachayim (I Will Walk in the Land of the Living) (for soprano and chamber ensemble)
- Fugue (for String Quartet)
- Lo Yisa Goy el Goy Cherev, Nation Shall Not Lift up Sword Against Nation (for vocal and instrumental ensemble)
- Sonatat ha-Or (Sonata of Light) (for violin and piano)
- The Story of Bellet (for tenor and three instruments)
- Trio Energico (for violin, cello, and piano)
- Kol Kore Bamidbar (A Voice Crieth in the Wilderness) (for violin and piano)
- Mahleriana (for violin, viola, cello, and piano)
External links
- Rachel Galinne at National Library of Israel
