CultureBuzz converses with Astrith Baltsan - Israel's Anthem: "HaTikva" (The Hope)
Channel: CultureBuzzIsrael
Date: 2012-04-25

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As passionate a private detective, as she is a pianist, musician an educator and a Zionist, Astrith Baltsan went on an 8-year-quest tracking Israel's National Anthem origins and sources. Since then, she's sharing her fascinating findings with many, both in Israel and abroad, via a book and a performance, and was also kind enough to talk to us and even play and sing! We are grateful to Astrith, and we are not the only ones ...