Bio
Guy Feder is one of Israel’s most prominent conductors, widely appreciated for his dedicated deep and exciting interpretations of the canonic repertoire as well as of works by Israeli composers.
Feder graduated the Jerusalem academy for Music under the direction of maestro Eugene Tzirlin, where he was also awarded the faculty Dean Prize for his high academic achievements.
Guy continued his studies at the advanced conductor’s class at the Royal Danish Academy, under the direction of prof. Michel Tabachnik and Mr. Frans Rasmussen. After his graduation he was awarded an additional year culminating in a public concert with Copenhagen Philharmonic.
After his return to Israel, Guy Feder has become an important figure in Israel’s music life. Conducting, educating, member of jury in prestigious competitions for conductors and composers and especially devoted to performing music by Israel’s contemporary composers.
As musical director and conductor of many musical institutes and orchestras, Feder has performed in prestigious festivals such as Bayreuth Festival and Venezia’s Biennale and in venues like Moscow’s Rachmaninoff Hall and Jerusalem Theater.
Among his many engagements, Feder is regularly invited to conduct the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and is teaching orchestral conducting at the Jerusalem Academy for Music and Dance.
Guy Feder is a recipient of The Israel-America Foundation scholarship for orchestra conducting, The Danish Government Scholarship (CIRIUS), Theodore Alfred Christian artist Scholarship and Gramex-fund of the Danish conductor’s association.
Guy Feder-Bio-Hebrew
Personal Note
When I was a teenager, CDs were the cutting edge of music technology. I remember lying on the carpet in my room with my new portable CD player, listening to the few CDs I owned on repeat. Over time, my library expanded, and I guarded my precious collection like a long-lost treasure.
It was during these formative years that I began to understand the true power of music. For the stormy heart and soul of a 15-year-old boy, music offered comfort, excitement, a soundtrack for daydreaming, background for homework, and much more. Mahler became my companion on long bus rides, Schumann was my steadfast friend, and "The Blues Brothers" were the guests at my private parties.
Of course, I had actual friends and a social life, but it was then that I realized music had a unique, almost magical, power. The right piece, the right composer, or the right genre could create an immediate and profound connection.
I vividly remember making audio tapes to convince my hairdresser that classical music could be cool. I introduced my dormmates to Richard Strauss before we headed to parties, and I even learned to play and sing Simon and Garfunkel in a bid to win a girl’s heart.
What began as a personal passion eventually, and almost unnoticed, became my profession and life's work. Today, I not only make music but also strive to share its power with others. When educating children and youth, I aim to teach them not just the art of performance but also how empowering music can be in one’s life.
When programming for professional orchestras and ensembles, I seek to find connections that allow the audience to experience the links between composers like Haydn and Prokofiev, enhancing the entire concert experience. When creating special programs for children, youth, or the elderly, I try to meet them where they are, using my knowledge and experience to keep things accessible and fresh.
I believe that music is for everyone. This belief is so deeply ingrained in me that I constantly challenge myself to make it a daily practice.
