Boris Pigovat

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Boris Pigovat (Hebrew: בוריס פיגובט; born 1953 in Odesa, USSR) is an Israeli composer. Many of his works have been performed throughout the world. He studied at [https://web.archive.org/web/20110216075221/http://www.gnesin-academy.ru/index-en.php Gnessin Music Institute] (Academia of Music) in Moscow. Between 1978 and 1990 he lived in Tajikistan, and immigrated to Israel in 1990. In 2002 he received his Ph.D. degree from [http://www1.biu.ac.il/indexE.php Bar-Ilan University] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070509100515/http://www1.biu.ac.il/indexE.php |date=2007-05-09 }} (Israel).

In 1988 he won the special distinction diploma at the International Composers Competition in Budapest for his composition [http://www.pigovat.com/chamber-ensembles.html#musicadolorosa2 Musica dolorosa No. 2] for Trombone quartet.

In 1995 he received an ACUM Prize for his composition [http://www.pigovat.com/symphony-orchestra.html#requiem Requiem “The Holocaust”] for Viola & Symphony Orchestra. The world premiere of Requiem took place at the Memorial evening dedicated to the Babi Yar tragedy (Kyiv, 2.10.2001). It was performed by soloist Rainer Moog (Germany) and [https://web.archive.org/web/20100912181916/http://www.filarmonia.com.ua/74 The Symphony Orchestra of the Ukrainian National Philharmonic Society], conducted by [https://web.archive.org/web/20081204062319/http://filarmonia.com.ua/78 Roman Kofman]. In 2008 it was performed in Wellington, New Zealand, at the [http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0810/S00169.htm Concert of Remembrance 70th Anniversary of Kristallnacht], by soloist [https://web.archive.org/web/20110109005748/http://www.massey.ac.nz/~wwnzpq/don.html Donald Maurice] and Vector Wellington Orchestra, conducted by Marc Taddei. In 2010, [http://www.atollcd.com/atoll.html "Atoll"] (NZ) has launched a [http://www.atollcd.com/catalog_detail/acd114-requiem-pigovat.htm Requiem CD] with a live recording based on a concert. In addition to Requiem, 3 more compositions were recorded in performance of Donald Maurice and included in the CD: [http://www.pigovat.com/chamber-ensembles.html#prayer "PRAYER" for Viola and Piano], [http://www.pigovat.com/chamber-ensembles.html#thesilentmusic "The Silent Music" for Viola and Harp], and [http://www.pigovat.com/chamber-ensembles.html#nigun4 "Nigun" for String Quartet].

In 2000 he received the prize of the Prime Minister of State of Israel.

His composition "Massada" was performed at [http://www.musicweb-international.com/sandh/2000/oct00/worldmusicdays.htm ISCM "World music days 2000"] festival in Luxembourg and at [https://web.archive.org/web/20110717111830/http://www.wasbe.org/conferences/2003 WASBE 2003 Conference] in Jonkoping (Sweden).

The symphonic picture “Wind of Yemen” was performed at the Asian Music Festival 2003 in Tokyo and at [https://web.archive.org/web/20101204195651/http://www.wasbe.org/conferences/2009/ WASBE 2009 Conference] in Cincinnati (USA).

In 2005 he received an ACUM Prize for his piece [http://www.pigovat.com/symphonic-band.html#songofthesea “Song of the Sea”], a poem for Symphonic Band, which was performed in New York’s Carnegie Hall.

Works

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Pigovat composed for symphony and string orchestras, symphonic bands and chamber ensembles, solo and choir. Full list of his compositions can be found [http://www.pigovat.com/symphony-orchestra.html here]. In addition, his music is available for free online listening [http://www.pigovat.com/symphony-orchestra-rec.html here]. Below is a partial list of his compositions.

; SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ([http://www.pigovat.com/symphony-orchestra.html Click here for detailed list])

  • REQUIEM "THE HOLOCAUST" (1994–1995) for Viola and Symphony Orchestra
  • "LEST WE FORGET" (2010) Poem for Symphony Orchestra
  • "POEM OF DAWN" (2010) Romantic Music for Viola and Symphony Orchestra
  • "MAGICAL GARDEN" (2009) Poem for Symphony Orchestra
  • "A SONG OF ASCENTS" (2007)
  • SUITE FOR PERCUSSION & SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (1998)
  • "TACHANUN" ("SUPPLICATION") (1996)
  • BOTTICELLI'S "BIRTH OF VENUS" (1996) for Violin and Symphony Orchestra
  • "JERUSALEM" (1993) Fantasia-Poem for Symphony Orchestra
  • "MUSICA DOLOROSA" (1986 revised 1990)
  • SYMPHONY NO.1 "MEMORIAL" (1984 revised 1987)
  • SYMPHONIETTA (1984)

; STRING ORCHESTRA ([http://www.pigovat.com/string-orchestra.html Click here for detailed list])

  • "JEWISH WEDDING" (2008) for Clarinet and String Orchestra
  • "NIGUN" (1996)
  • "IN ARGENTINIAN STYLE" (2008) for String Orchestra (option - for Flute & Strings)
  • "TZFAT" (Safed) (2004) Klezmer Rhapsody for Violin and String Orchestra
  • "DEDICATED TO MARC CHAGALL" ("HAVA NAGILA")(2003) Jewish Rhapsody for String Orchestra (option: Str & Pno)
  • "THE 5th JEREMIAH’S LAMENTATION" (2001)
  • "TOCCATA" (1997)
  • "THE LITTLE MERMAID" (1994) Based on the tale by H.-C. Andersen
  • VARIATIONS "JONATAN" (1984)
  • SYMPHONY NO.2 (1989)

; SYMPHONIC BAND / WIND ENSEMBLE / BRASS ENSEMBLE ([http://www.pigovat.com/symphonic-band.html Click here for detailed list])

  • LEST WE FORGET (2009) Poem for Symphonic Wind Band
  • "WIND OF YEMEN" (2000) Picture for Symphonic Wind Band
  • "SONG OF THE SEA" (2005) Poem for Symphonic Wind Band
  • CONCERT MARCH (2006)
  • "MASSADA" (1997) Poem for Symphonic Wind Band
  • "ON MOUNT SINAI" (2004) Poem for Symphonic Wind Band
  • ORIENTAL OVERTURE (2007)
  • "EXILE" (2006)
  • "THE RUSSIAN SOUVENIR" (2006)
  • "IDYLL" (2006)
  • "FOUR FAIRY-TALES" (2005)
  • "THE FANFARE OF INDEPENDENCE" (2004)
  • "DIES IRAE" (2001) Poem for Symphonic Wind Band
  • "DEDICATED TO MARC CHAGALL" ("HAVA NAGILA") (2003) Jewish Rhapsody for Wind Orchestra
  • "DEDICATED TO MARC CHAGALL" ("HAVA NAGILA") (2003) Version for Brass Ensemble
  • "TZFAT" (Safed) (2002) Klezmer Rhapsody for Trombone and Wind Orchestra
  • "DEDICATED TO "KAMARINSKAYA" (2001) For Wind Ensemble
  • "KINNERET'S SONGS" (2001) Fantasia for Wind Orchestra, based on Israeli songs
  • "SHALOM ALECHEM" (2001) Jewish traditional tune, arranged for Wind Orchestra
  • TOCCATA for Percussion Instruments & Wind Orchestra (1999)
  • "THE HEROIC SONG" (1998) Poem for Symphonic Wind Band
  • "PASTORALE & BURLESQUE" (1997)

; CHAMBER ENSEMBLES ([http://www.pigovat.com/chamber-ensembles.html Click here for detailed list])

  • Botticelli's "Magnificat" for viola and piano (2010)
  • "NIGUN" Version for String Quartet (2010)
  • "JEWISH WEDDING" (2008) Version for Clarinet and String Quartet
  • "THE SHORT MUSICAL TRAVEL" (2008) For 2 Marimbas
  • THREE PIECES FOR FLUITE QUINTET (2008)
  • BOTTICELLI'S "SPRING" (2007) For Piccolo & Harp
  • TWO PIECES (1999) For Tuba & Piano
  • "THE SILENT MUSIC" (1997) For Viola & Harp (versions for Viola & Piano, Violin & Piano, Clarinet & Harp)
  • "SHULAMIT" (1996) For Flute, Bassoon & Harp
  • "IZKOR" (1996) For 3 Marimbas & Timpani
  • "THE SCARLET SAIL" (1995) For Violin & Piano
  • "PRAYER" (1994) For Viola & Piano (version for Violin & Piano, 1995)
  • "MEDITATION" (1994) For Trombone & Piano
  • "PASTORALE" (1992) For Flute & Harp (version for Flute & Piano)
  • "MUSICA DOLOROSA No. 2" (1988) For Trombone Quartet
  • Sonata for viola and piano (2012)
  • SONATA FOR VIOLIN & PIANO (1980)
  • PIANO TRIO (1976) For Violin, Violoncello and Piano
  • STRING QUARTET (1974)

; SOLO INSTRUMENT ([http://www.pigovat.com/solo.html Click here for detailed list])

  • "NIGUN" Version for Violin Solo (1997)
  • "NIGUN" Version for Viola Solo (2007)
  • "JERUSALEM" For Piano (1991), Second Edition (2009)
  • "VOICES OF JERUSALEM" (2004) For Guitar Solo
  • "THE WANDERING STARS" (1996) For Harp Solo
  • "THE LITTLE MERMAID" (1994) For Piano Solo
  • "DAFNA" (1992) Poem For Piano
  • SONATA FOR PIANO (1988)
  • PIECE FOR VIBRAPHONE SOLO (1977)

; SATB CHOIR A CAPELLA ([http://www.pigovat.com/choir.html Click here for detailed list])

  • "THE 5th JEREMIAH’S LAMENTATION" (2001)
  • "BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON" (1991)

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