About Lazar Weiner
Lived 1897 – 1982 (aged 84–85). Lazar Weiner was a Russian and American composer, conductor and pianist.
Works
Weiner composed more than 200 art songs as well as Yiddish and Hebrew cantatas and full synagogue services. He wrote several cantatas, among them Legend of Toil (1933), Fight for Freedom (1943), and To Thee, America (1944). He also wrote the music to the Yiddish play Generations of Green Fields (1974).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lazar Weiner?
American composer (1897–1982)
When was Lazar Weiner born?
Lazar Weiner was born in 1897 in Cherkasy.
When did Lazar Weiner die?
Lazar Weiner died on 13 March 1982 in New York City.
What was Lazar Weiner's occupation?
Lazar Weiner was a composer, conductor and pianist.
What nationality was Lazar Weiner?
Lazar Weiner was Russian and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lazar Weiner. https://biography.guide/lazar-weiner/
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