Lazar Weiner
# Lazar Weiner

Lazar Weiner (October 24, 1897 in Cherkassy – January 10, 1982 in Flushing, Queens) was an Imperial Russian-born, American-naturalized composer of Yiddish song. He emigrated to America at the age of 17 and later became the music director of the Central Synagogue in Manhattan.

## Works

Weiner composed more than 200 art songs as well as Yiddish and Hebrew cantatas and full synagogue services.

## Selected recordings

* Milken Archive
