Michael Isaacson


Michael Isaacson
Nationality: American
Born: b. 1946
Education/Training:
 Received his Doctorate in Composition from the Eastman School of Music

Best Known For:
His role as an originator National Federation of Temple Youth's American folk music style

Notable Compositions:
To Recreate A World, his Sabbath worship service; His original music on Days of Our Lives, Hawaii 5-0, and Curb Your Enthusiasm

Assignments:
Became the first artistic director of the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music in 1990; Co-commissioned by 43 Jewish congregations to compose and produce a Sabbath evening service with pre-recorded accompaniment and instrumentation; Founding Music Director of the Israel Pops Orchestra

Curious Facts:
He is the author of the book Jewish Music as Midrash: What Makes Music Jewish?

Notable Recordings:
"Heritage"

REPERTOIRE: Aspects of A Great Miracle

Concert Details Date
A Choral Cornucopia Oct 16, 1982

REPERTOIRE: A Choral Suite For Chanukah

Concert Details Date
A Choral Cornucopia Oct 16, 1982

REPERTOIRE: Light the Legend (A Song for Chanukah)

Concert Details Date
Holiday Wonders Dec 15, 2007

REPERTOIRE: Light the Legend (A Song for Chanukah)

Concert Details Date
Holiday Wonders Dec 8, 2007

REPERTOIRE: Light (A Song for Chanukah)

Concert Details Date
Holiday Wonders Dec 6, 2003

REPERTOIRE: Light (A Song for Chanukah)

Concert Details Date
Holiday Wonders Dec 6, 2003
Holiday Wonders Dec 6, 2003

REPERTOIRE: Aspects of A Great Miracle - A Choral Suite For Chanukah

Concert Details Date
Home for the Holidays Dec 14, 1997