DAVID K. ISRAEL

COMPOSER, AUTHOR


David K. Israel has been telling stories with music, words and through the lens for more than two decades. He's composed commissioned scores for numerous critically acclaimed dance pieces, working with companies such as Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp and the New York City Ballet and choreographers such as Janie Taylor, Gianna Reisen and Melissa Toogood. David has also produced, written and sold feature films and TV pilots. His critically acclaimed first novel, Behind Everyman was published by Random House and translated and sold in a number of countries. His recently-completed second novel, The Lost Mozart, is about to go out for sale.

David K. Israel Reemerging
Reemerging

Released in September, 2024, this album combines the warmth of acoustic guitars and stringed instruments with the ambient textures and colors of sequencers and synth pads. 

David K. Israel Full Circle
Full Circle

Recorded in studios across the globe by a long list of stellar musicians and audio engineers, this album features a wide variety of my music for dance spanning three decades. From my early "Duets for Violin and Piano," written in my 20s, to the more recent "El Matador," written at the end of 2022.

David K. Israel Reemerging
Meditations

Get your woo-woo on, California-style, with these eight, chill, pieces recorded in my home studio in Los Angeles.

Books

David K. Israel On Being Jewish Now
On Being Jewish Now

Honored to be selected to contribute to this important anthology, published on the anniversary of Oct. 7. All proceeds go to Artists Against Antisemitism.

David K. Israel Behind Everyman
Behind Everyman

My critically-acclaimed first novel, published in 2005 by Random House. “Loads of menschy charm...leavened with heart and humor” -- People Magazine

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BE - Italian Edition


“A must-read” -- Harper's Bazaar

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BE - Hebrew Edition

“I loved Behind Everyman. David K. Israel is the funniest new writer to emerge in the last years.” -- Helen DeWitt, author of The Last Samurai

Press

Latest Interviews & Podcasts
David K. Israel Pacific Palisades
Voyage LA Interview

Meet David K. Israel of the Pacific Palisades, who discusses everything from working for Lenny Bernstein right out of college to his bernedoodle, Tune.

David K. Israel New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet Podcast

Host and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan is joined by composer David K. Israel, who is creating a new work for the 2022 spring's 50th anniversary Stravinsky Festival. 

David K. Israel Jazz Guitar
Jazz Guitar Life Podcast

Jazz Guitar Life sat down with composer, producer, screenwriter and author David K. Israel to talk about his early association, friendship and collaboration with the late, great Pat Martino. 

David K. Israel Artists Voice
The Artist's Voice Podcast

David K. Israel is a composer of primarily dance pieces. Join us today as we dive into his story, as well as explore some interesting topics like, “how one composes music for ballet."

Contact:

Lit Biz: Lindsay Edgecombe, Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary 212-337-0934 ex. 1270

TV/Film Biz: Ann Blanchard, CAA 424-288-2000

Personal: david 'at' davidkisrael.me

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