Chaya Arbel (
Hebrew: חיה ארבל ; June 8, 1921 – December 14, 2006) was an Israeli
composer. She is one of Israel's best known female classical composers and the recipient of the
ACUM Prize.
Biography
Arbel studied piano and composition in Germany, until she immigrated to the
British mandate of Palestine (1936), where she worked in agriculture at
kibbutzHaMa'apil.[1] Only 25 years later, Arbel could resume her composition studies, with professor
Leon Schidlowsky.[2] Arbel remained a
kibbutz member for the rest of life. She won the
ACUM Prize for Dialogue for Clarinet and Orchestra.[1]
Published works
Orchestra
19?? Concerto for cello and string orchestra (IMC)
1983 A Toy Symphony Here and Now for string orchestra, toys and percussion (IMC)