Verdina Shlonsky
1905–1990 (age 85)
Biography
Verdina Shlonsky (1905–1990) composed with a lyrical intensity that helped define early Israeli concert life, and her work as a pianist and teacher brought a refined musical heritage into the young country’s cultural landscape.
Her students and audiences recall her generous spirit and imaginative scores, and she is remembered with gratitude at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.