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Robert CanettiViolinist and conductor
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Content:
- Biography of Robert Canetti
- Personal Background
- Hebrew Art School String Quartet
- New Israeli Chamber Ensemble
- Role as a Conductor and Musician
- State of Israeli Culture
- Visits to Russia
- Elements of Israeli Music
Biography of Robert Canetti
Robert Canetti is a violinist and conductor who received his musical education in Israel. At the age of 20, he became a soloist for the Israeli Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Harry Bertoia. He later trained at The Juilliard School of Music in New York. He has performed with the New York Opera and served as concertmaster for the Culowhee Music Festival in North Carolina. Canetti also founded the Hebrew Art School String Quartet in New York. In 1978, he accepted an invitation to return to Israel and served as a soloist and conductor for the Haifa Symphony Orchestra for the next thirteen years. In 1996, he founded the New Israeli Chamber Ensemble, which encompasses a wide range of musical styles from baroque to contemporary.
Personal Background
Robert Canetti was born in Israel to a mother who was a native Israeli (sabra) and a father who was originally from Spain. He received his musical education in Israel.
Hebrew Art School String Quartet
Although the Hebrew Art School String Quartet, which Canetti founded in New York, still exists, he no longer interacts with its members.
New Israeli Chamber Ensemble
As the current conductor of the New Israeli Chamber Ensemble, Canetti's main musical concept is to perform classical music from a diverse range of genres, including baroque, romantic, and contemporary.
Role as a Conductor and Musician
Canetti does not see himself primarily as either a conductor or a musician, as he successfully functions in both roles throughout his life.
State of Israeli Culture
In Canetti's opinion, there are many interesting composers and musicians in Israel. The current political and economic situation does not affect the attendance of concert halls in Israel.
Visits to Russia
Canetti has visited Russia twice before. His first performance in Moscow was at the III Moscow International Arts Festival named after Solomon Mikhoels in 2002. He recently returned from a tour in Novosibirsk, where he experienced extremely cold temperatures, which were quite unusual for him.
Elements of Israeli Music
Israeli music always carries the influence of Eastern musical traditions, including in classical music.
