Noam Sheriff

Noam Sheriff (1935–2018) was an Israeli composer, conductor, and educator whose work bridged classical traditions with Jewish liturgical influences. Born in Tel Aviv, he studied with Paul Ben-Haim and later trained under Boris Blacher in Europe, becoming a towering figure in Israeli classical music. Known for grand orchestral and choral works like *Mechaye Hametim* (“Revival of the Dead”) and *Psalms of Jerusalem*, his compositions often wove biblical texts with modern harmonies, earning acclaim for their emotional depth and cultural resonance. He conducted major orchestras worldwide, including the Berlin Philharmonic and Israel Philharmonic, and served as artistic director for the Israel Chamber Orchestra.

Sheriff’s legacy thrives in recordings like *Ben-Haim, Sheriff & Zehavi: Israeli Violin Concertos* and live performances such as *Revival of the Dead & Genesis (Live)*. His collaborations, like *Malovany, Joseph: Cantor of the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in New York*, highlight his commitment to merging sacred Jewish music with classical forms. A revered teacher at Jerusalem’s Academy of Music, he left an indelible mark on Israel’s cultural landscape, celebrated for making ancient texts feel urgently contemporary through his stirring soundscapes.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Choral

Sacred Music

Orchestral Music

Liturgical

Symphonic Music

Latest Release

Noam Sheriff: Revival of the Dead & Genesis (Live)

Noam Sheriff•

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra•

David Porcelijn•

Zubin Mehta

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released July 10, 2020