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Mendi Rodan
Maestro Mendi Rodan, Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Israel
Symphony Orchestra, Rishon LeZion and "Laureate Conductor" of the
Israel Sinfonietta, takes an active part in all facets of Israel's
musical life.
Prof. Rodan was also Associate Conductor of the Israel Philharmonic
Orchestra (1993-1997), Music Director and Permanent Conductor of the
Belgium National Orchestra (1983–1989), Music Director of the IDF
Educational Corps Chamber Orchestra. as well as serving as the Head of
the Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music and Dance (1984–1993).
Shortly after he immigrated to Israel, Mendi Rodan appeared with the
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in concerts which were so successful that
his musical future in his new homeland was assured. From 1963 to 1972
he served as Chief Conductor and Music Advisor of the Jerusalem
Symphony Orchestra, and in 1965 he founded the Jerusalem Chamber
Orchestra.
Maestro Rodan has also served as Music Consultant for the Jerusalem
Music Center "Mishkenot Sha'ananim." He participates as a judge in
international competitions, for both composition and conducting. He is
a member of the Council of the Higher Education in Israel and Professor
of Conducting at the Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music and the Tel Aviv
University- Buchman-Mehta School of Music.
Mendi Rodan is internationally recognized as a brilliant and inspired
conductor, and is frequently invited to guest conduct with leading
orchestras in Europe, the Far East, Australia, Republic of China,
Mexico and the United States. Soloists of the first rank have appeared
under his baton with leading orchestras throughout the world. He has
also conducted orchestral recordings for several international
companies and television stations.
The Israeli New Opera production of Viktor Ullman's "Der Kaiser von
Atlantis" and Kurt Weill's "Die Sieben Todsunden" was conducted by
Maestro Rodan with tremendous success.
Recently, Mendi
Rodan was awarded
the Pelleg Prize
by the Ministry
of Education
and Culture
as the Musician
of the Year"
in 1997.
In recognition of his artistic achievements, the President of Italy
conferred upon Maestro Mendi Rodan the "Medal of Distinction" of the
Republic of Italy.
He is also an Honorary Citizen of the state of Arizona, U.S.
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