« Miguel Yisrael, the new prince of the lute. » Ernst Van Bek, Classiquenews.com, 2011, France

welcome

Miguel Yisrael has been called the new prince of the lute and a poet on his instrument. He is at the forefront of the new generation of international concert lutenists.

Miguel Yisrael completed his musical education with the renowned master Hopkison Smith, who as referred to him in 2005 as a "passionate and intelligent musician who deserves to be heard in the world". [...]

 

works

Miguel Yisrael defends with equal delicacy these forgotten composers, and retains a relative distance that leaves the imagination of the listener to enjoy his sound palette. [...] Again, we are seduced by the subtle blend of freedom and rigor that characterizes this agogic ancient student of Hopkinson Smith. "Philippe Ramin, Diapason, N° 606 (France, 10/2012).[...]

"The discourse is of strong and unique personality. A double-revelation for a poetic lutenist and his ancestors who used to enchant the court of Bayreuth. An interpreter to be followed closely." Philippe Ramin, Diapason, n°583 (France, 09/2010). Awards : Diapason d'Or Découverte. [...]

"A surprising discovery of a lutenist with a substantial discourse. Admirable – both the quasi vocal support of the timbre and the perfect energy being more expressive than forcing tempos or contrasts." Philippe Ramin, Diapason, n°583 (France, 09/2010). Awards : 5 Diapason. [...]