Isaac Schwartz

Composer and educator from Ukraine

Isaac Schwartz - Composer and educator from Ukraine
Born

1923
102 years ago

Died

December 27th, 2009
15 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Ukraine

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Born in Ukraine, a composer and educator worked in the fields of music and education. Created numerous compositions, including music for film and theater. Served as a professor at several institutions, imparting knowledge to aspiring musicians. Contributed significantly to the cultural landscape of Ukrainian and Russian music through various educational initiatives.

Composed music for the film 'The Straw Hat'

Wrote scores for theatrical productions

Served as a music educator in several institutions

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