Amos Elkana was born in 1967 in the USA but grew up in Israel. He has been composing professionally for more than 25 years. His oeuvre includes orchestral, chamber and electroacoustic works. His compositions are performed and recorded internationally and have been commissioned for concerts, dance, theatre, visual arts, and films. His works have been performed, among others, at Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, and the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. CD's of his music can be found on the Albany and Ravello record labels.