Gilad Hesseg – Wiki, Bio, Age, Wife, Net Worth

Gilad Hesseg (Hebrew: גלעד השג ‎) is an Israeli folk rock singer-songwriter and composer. He has been active in the field of Israeli music for the best part of his life and has composed and recorded numerous songs, using his own and others’ lyrics. He has written and recorded the music for several musicals, and produced and directed a variety of music projects of Israeli song and music. An evening of song to the words of 15 poems by the famous Israeli poet Rachel which Gilad composed, produced and directed together with his brother, Tommer Hesseg, was very successful resulting in some 60 theatre performances, as well as being broadcast on Israel Radio and T.V.

Gilad’s parents were his initial introduction to the world of music and art. His Irish-born mother graduated from the Leinster School of Music in Dublin. His Polish-born father – as well as being a teacher – was an artist of Metal, Clay, and Wood. Gilad’s flair for music became evident at a very early age. As a young child he played various musical instruments and at 16 began writing lyrics and composing songs.

Gilad was born on September 3, 1971 in the small town of Nesher near Haifa. He is the second of three sons. His elder brother – Doron Hesseg – is an IT professional. His younger brother – Tommer Hesseg – himself a well established musician, holds a master’s degree from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and is a 3-year graduate of the Beit Zvi College for the Performing Arts. Tommer is Manager and Deputy Conductor of the Jerusalem Academy Chamber Music Choir and teaches music in various academies and colleges.