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VZL 334: The Kol Yisrael Light Orchestra

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 334
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801280
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes The Kol Yisrael Light Orchestra

The "light orchestra" was founded in 1959 and was sponsored by the Israel Broadcasting Authority known as Kol Yisrael. There are 4 selections on this Vistas of Israel program:

1) An Instant With Oranges was written for a small film unit of the Israeli Armed Forces and was composed by an Israeli, Vilensky. 2:07-4:55

2) A Train To Haifa was also composed byVilensky and was originally written as background for an Israeli film. 5:31-8:19

3) Simona Mi Demona was arranged by one of Israel's foremost jazz musicians, Mel Keller and is about the city of Demona, a fast-growing industrial area. 8:47-11:00

4) I Gave My Love A Jar (?) was arranged by Vilensky. 11:12-14:30
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Tracks Info
1 - The Kol Yisrael Light Orchestra
Composer(s) : N/A