Ariel Lazarus’s music that gained audience affection worldwide, incorporates Sephardi, Kleizmer, classical and Middle Eastern elements, all brought together in a unique, fresh language. 
 
Lazarus studied guitar with Yaron Hason at the Hed College of Music in Tel-Aviv and composition with Edward Knight at Oklahoma City University where he obtained his MA diploma. He is currently working on his PhD at the Bar Ilan University under Betty Olivero and Gideon Lewinson

Grandson of both Sephardic and Ashkenazi cantors, Lazarus is a diverse and busy composer-performer with works ranging from symphonic suites and concertos to theatre productions, folk songs arrangements and contemporary music. Ariel has played in Germany, Luxembourg, France, Gibraltar, Hungary, USA, and major venues and festivals in Israel.