Boris Pigovat

Who is Boris Pigovat?

Boris Pigovat is an Israeli composer. Many of his works have been performed throughout the world. He studied at Gnessin Music Institute in Moscow. Between 1978 and 1990 he lived in Tadjikistan, and immigrated to Israel in 1990. In 2002 he received his Ph.D. degree from Bar-Ilan University.

In 1988 he won the special distinction diploma at the International Composers Competition in Budapest for his composition Musica dolorosa No. 2 for Trombone quartet.

In 1995 he received the Prize of ACUM for his composition Requiem “The Holocaust” for Viola & Symphony Orchestra. The world premiere of Requiem took place at the Memorial evening dedicated to the Babi Yar tragedy. It was performed by soloist Rainer Moog and The Symphony Orchestra the of Ukrainian National Philharmonic Society, conducted by Roman Kofman. In 2008 it was performed in Wellington, New Zealand, at the Concert of Remembrance 70th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, by soloist Donald Maurice and Vector Wellington Orchestra, conducted by Marc Taddei. In 2010, "Attol" has launched a Requiem CD with a live recording based on a concert. In addition to Requiem, 3 more compositions were recorded in performance of Donald Maurice and included in the CD: "PRAYER" for Viola and Piano, "The Silent Music" for Viola and Harp, and "Nigun" for String Quartet.