Izhak Graziani
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| Native name | יצחק גרציאני |
| Nickname(s) | Ziko |
| Born | August 4, 1924 Ruse, Bulgaria |
| Died | July 7, 2003 (aged 78) Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Years of service | 1948-1952, 1962-2003 |
| Rank |  Aluf Mishne |
Izhak Graziani (Hebrew: יצחק גרציאני (August 4, 1924 - July 7, 2003) was an Israeli music conductor.
Biography
Izhak ("Ziko") Graziani was born in Ruse, Bulgaria, where he studied music and conducting.[1]
In 1948, he immigrated to Israel. That year he joined the IDF Orchestra as a trumpet player. He played with the orchestra until 1952. In 1960, after the retirement of conductor Shalom Ronli-Riklis, Graziani took his place.[2] He went on to become conductor of the IBA Radio Orchestra (later renamed IBA Radio and TV Orchestra).
Graziani was also Music Director of the Eurovision Song Contest 1979.
Graziani retired in 2003 and died three months later.[3]
He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein.
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References
- ^ Nahum Heiman. "יצחק גרציאני". The Bulgarian Jews. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
- ^ "Yizhak Graziani". Jewish Music Research Centre. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
- ^ Nahum Heiman. "יצחק גרציאני". The Bulgarian Jews. Retrieved December 16, 2018.