Gilah Yaron

Gilah Yaron – Soprano Singer

Born in Tel Aviv, Gilah Yaron is the daughter of German immigrants. She studied with Hede Tuerk-Boernstein and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

Gilah Yaron is well known to music lovers in Israel and Europe, through her many performances with orchestras, choirs, chamber ensembles, recitals and recordings. Her repertoire ranges from the period of the baroque through to contemporary music. Israeli music takes a prominent place on her list. Gilah Yaron appeared with conductors such as Paul Paray, Igor Markevitch, Gary Bertini, Mendy Rodan, Zubin Mehta, Lázló Heltay and many others.

Gilah’s development as a singer is closely connected to the renownd Rinat choir, established by Gary Bertini, its conductor from 1955 until 1974. Gilah appeared with Rinat in many concerts and tours often as a soloist.

Gilah Yaron has special affinity for the music of Olivier Messiaen and has recorded the entire repertoire of his vocal music. In 1990 she was awarded a prize from the Israel Broadcasting Authority and the Israel Council for the Arts, for her outstanding performance of the work “Elza” by the Israeli composer Josef Tal. Among the pianists Gilah worked with are, Ruth Menze, Idith Zvi, Allan Sternfeld, Zvi Semel and Jonathan Zak.

Since 1982 Gilah Yaron has been on the staff of The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. In addition to being a voice teacher, Ms. Yaron frequently gives courses in Lieder and Oratorio performance - subjects especially close to her heart. She also teaches a course in German grammar, comprehension and diction, to the students of the vocal department. Her own books are used for this course and are based on the poetic texts of songs. Recently Ms. Yaron completed her book "Diction for Singers" – a guide to pronunciation in six languages. Her books are being used by voice teachers, singers and choir directors.

Gilah Yaron also teaches voice and diction at the Israeli School of Choral singing named in honor of Gary Bertini.

Reviews about "Random Notes":

An honest to goodness pleasure!

Aharon

Gilah Yaron’s Website: www.germanforsingers.com

Email: yagila@netvision.net.il