[HANASHIR:8380] Re: Mi Chamocha

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I met Ami about 15 years ago when I joined him for High Holy Days at Valley 
Beth Shalom, a large Conservative synagogue in the San Fernando Valley.  He 
served as Organist, Choir Master and Composer-in-Residence at VBS for many 
years.  During this time he also wrote music for the movies, and I think 2 
musicals.  

He had his first bout with cancer some 30 years ago and underwent full-body 
radiation.  This gave him a second life, which he devoted to making music, 
but the full-body radiation led not unexpectedly to a second round of cancer 
which took his life about 1 1/2 years ago.

Ami's music is so varied, it's impossible to characterize it.  Two recordings 
are available from the Jewish Music Commission of Los Angeles, and a catalog 
is available from the Ami Aloni Music Foundation (which includes those works 
published by Transcontinental).

I don't know which Mi Chamocha you're referring to, but you'd probably find 
them all wonderful, from his 'Old and New' to his Jazz Service to 'Songs from 
Home' (he was born in Israel).  His music covers all styles and ranges, but 
if you look deep enough, you will be amazed at what he accomplishes while 
still incorporating traditional modes and motifs.

Other terrific works include his Torah Service, Hallel, Adon Olam, and Ahavat 
Olam.  There are so many!


Michael

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> Date: Sunday, 11-Feb-01 08:56 PM
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> From: Meris Ruzow              \ Internet:    (meris (at) 
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> Subject:  [HANASHIR:8160] Re: Mi Chamocha
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> Has anyone ever tried the Mi Chamocha by Aminadav Aloni?  It is a really
> interesting, modern piece but I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about
> this person and where this piece originates from?   Any help out there?
> It's REALLY nice!
> Thanks,
> Meris Ruzow --
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