Na'ama Zisser

Na'ama Zisser is an Israeli composer and the first to introduce cantorial music into opera.[1][2] She is currently based in London.[3]

Na'ama Zisser
OriginIsrael
Genres
Occupation(s)Composer

From 2015 to 2018 Na'ama Zisser was the doctoral composer in residence at the Royal Opera House and made her debut with the opera company with Mamzer Bastard in the 2017/2018 season.[4][5][1] Many of her opera compositions collaborate with other art forms including contemporary dance and instrumental music.[4] Her music has been described as "hauntingly melodic"[6] and free of operatic cliches.[5]

Na'ama Zisser studied composition at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and at the Royal College of Music with Mark-Anthony Turnage where she won the Hurlston & Cobbett Prize.[7][4]

Works
  • Mamzer Bastards (2018)[1]
  • Empty Orchestra (kara – oke) (2016) [12'][8]
  • Drowned in C (2015) [7'][9]
  • Untitled (2014) [8'][10]
  • Black Sand (2013) [45'][11]

References
  1. "Mamzer Bastard – Productions – Royal Opera House". www.roh.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  2. Ashley, Tim (2018-06-15). "Mamzer Bastard review – haunting Hasidic opera illuminates '77 New York blackout". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  3. "Classical:Next 2017: Na'ama Zisser – PRS for Music Foundation". PRS for Music Foundation. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  4. "Na'ama Zisser – People – Royal Opera House". www.roh.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  5. Willson, Flora (2018-06-08). "'We've got to open minds': meet the composers reshaping opera". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  6. "Mamzer Bastard review at Hackney Empire, London". The Stage. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  7. Johnson, Jo. "London Symphony Orchestra – Na'ama Zisser". lso.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  8. "Empty Orchestra (kara – oke)". British Music Collection. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  9. "Drowned In C". British Music Collection. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  10. "Untitled". British Music Collection. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  11. "Black Sand". British Music Collection. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
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