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Noam Lemish playing at the piano with headphones on
Friday, March 8, 2024

Israeli American pianist, composer, and and Sonoma State University Alum, Noam Lemish was recently featured in an article written in The Jewish News of Northern California.

Professor, Brian S. Wilson...Read the full story >

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