Yuval Zaliouk
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Yuval Zaliouk is an Israeli-American
conductor
.
Born into a musical family, he was educated at the Haifa Academy of Music where he studied piano
, trombone
and percussion. He subsequently received a law degree from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. He studied conducting Mendi Rodan, Sir Colin Davis, Jascha Horenstein
, and Otto Klemperer
.
From 1966 to 1970 he was as Permanent Conductor of the Royal Ballet, London
. In 1975, Zaliouk was instrumental in the revival of Israel’s Haifa Symphony Orchestra, and was the orchestra
’s Music Director until 1978. He was also Interim Principal Conductor the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
in 1980-1981. From 1980 to 1989, Zaliouk was Music Director of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra
, and subsequently was appointed Conductor Laureate of the orchestra.
From 1996 to 2001, Zaliouk was the Music Director of the Raanana Symphonette in Israel.
United States
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conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
.
Born into a musical family, he was educated at the Haifa Academy of Music where he studied piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, trombone
Trombone
The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
and percussion. He subsequently received a law degree from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. He studied conducting Mendi Rodan, Sir Colin Davis, Jascha Horenstein
Jascha Horenstein
Jascha Horenstein was an American conductor.Horenstein was born in Kiev, Russian Empire , into a well-to-do Jewish family; his mother came from an Austrian rabbinical family and his father was Russian....
, and Otto Klemperer
Otto Klemperer
Otto Klemperer was a German conductor and composer. He is widely regarded as one of the leading conductors of the 20th century.-Biography:Otto Klemperer was born in Breslau, Silesia Province, then in Germany...
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From 1966 to 1970 he was as Permanent Conductor of the Royal Ballet, London
Royal Ballet, London
The Royal Ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, England. The largest of the four major ballet companies in Great Britain, the Royal Ballet was founded in 1931 by Dame Ninette de Valois, it became the resident ballet...
. In 1975, Zaliouk was instrumental in the revival of Israel’s Haifa Symphony Orchestra, and was the orchestra
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
’s Music Director until 1978. He was also Interim Principal Conductor the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
As the professional orchestra of Alberta's creative capital city, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra presents over 85 concerts a year of symphonic music in all genres, from classical to country...
in 1980-1981. From 1980 to 1989, Zaliouk was Music Director of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Toledo Symphony Orchestra is a symphony orchestra in Toledo, Ohio. It's the biggest "musical resource for the region". They perform in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana...
, and subsequently was appointed Conductor Laureate of the orchestra.
From 1996 to 2001, Zaliouk was the Music Director of the Raanana Symphonette in Israel.
Prizes and Awards
- 1965 First Prize, America Israel Cultural FoundationAmerica Israel Cultural FoundationThe America Israel Cultural Foundation was established in 1939 to support the growth and development of Israel. Originally established as the American Fund for Palestinian Institutions, after the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 the name was changed to the American Fund for Israeli...
Conductors Competition - 1967 First Prize, International Conducting Competition, BesançonBesançonBesançon , is the capital and principal city of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It had a population of about 237,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 2008...
- 1970 Second Prize, Dimitri Mitropoulos Conducting Competition, New York
- 1984 ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music (Toledo Symphony)