Mordechai Zeira's Songs, Keren's debut CD, is dedicated to Israeli composer Mordechai Zeira. Along side the familiar songs that are already Israeli classics, the disc premiers several unknown songs from the composer estate, found by his son Yuval Zeira. Rafi Kadishzon superbly arranged the song, and gave them timeless beauty. The CD was recorded in a live concert in the Voice of Music Festival in the Upper Galilee 2005. International conductor Dan Ettinger, is joining Keren in a duet and sings a solo song.
The CD was published by Anana Records and distribute by Hed Arzi. It can be purchased on Amazon.
...and this time in Kfar Blum. "Lieder" by Mordechai Zeira. Rafi Kadishson transcribed, played and led, Keren Hadar starred with her captivating, simple singing. It was wonderful and we got to know some of the beautiful unknown songs of Zeira... 
Hagai Hitron, Haaretz, 29.7.2005
...and then came Keren Hadar. She sang Zeira more fascinating then all the singers who sang it before her. She shined in her finery and in the depth of her expression...
Hanoch Ron, Yedioth Ahronoth, 31.7.2005
Rafi Kadishson (photo: Gadi Dagon)
...And about the singing: Hadar is simply terrific. She can do whatever she wants with her voice - she changes it without sounding fake and manages to express the text clearly without resorting to speaking. She has a dynamic theatrical ability and her singing is moving from the moment she opens her mouth. I believe this is album is a must-have. I also believe Hadar should sing Kurt Weill, Vivaldi and Mozart's operas. I wish...
Rafi Lavi, Ha'ir, 20.4.2006
...Keren Hadar executes majority of the mission. She is an artist who has an electrifying stage presence. She is also impressive in the album with a pleasant and distinct voice. Dan Ettinger joins the singer in the wonderful duet 'Three Cats'...
Hagai Hitron, Ha'aretz, 22.3.2006
...Singer Keren Hadar and musical director and arranger Rafi Kadishson breathed life back into Mordechai Zeira’s melodies in a wonderful Israeli evening that can appear on any world stage. Keren Hadar has an excellent soprano that is spot-on between the lyrical and the dramatic and masters the dramatic nuances in the lyrics.
The wonderful contribution of arranger Rafi Kadishson, who obviously tried to preserve the original quality of the songs, but who upgraded the Israeli lieder classics through instrumental combinations. Yesterday's performance undoubtedly proved Zeira's work is well worth listening to again. Among the highlights: Hayu Leylot (There Were Nights), to whom Keren gave a Kurt Weill-like dramatic nature, completely opposite to Ester Ofarim's pastoral tranquility. Highly recommended...
Yosi Shifman,
Habama, 30.4.2006
