Lior Eitan

Lior Eitan is a renowned Israeli flutist and piccolo player, born in 1963 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He studied with Uri Shoham, former principal flutist of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and later in Switzerland with Peter Lukas Graf and Andras Adorjan. Eitan graduated with distinction from the Tel Aviv Academy of Music in 1985 and was appointed principal flutist of the Israel Sinfonietta from 1985 to 1988. Since 1988, he has been the solo piccolo player with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, performing under notable conductors like Daniel Barenboim and Leonard Bernstein. Eitan is celebrated for his versatility, playing all members of the flute family, and has been instrumental in promoting the piccolo as a solo instrument through commissions and arrangements of classical works.

Eitan's career spans performances with major orchestras and appearances in international festivals. He has also recorded several albums, including works with the Israel Flute Ensemble and solo recitals. His contributions to the flute and piccolo repertoire have been significant, with a focus on expanding the musical possibilities of the piccolo. Despite his extensive background, there is no direct connection in the available information to his recent releases like "When Music Speaks: Music by Boaz Ben-Moshe," "Reflections on a Niggun," and "The Phoenix."

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