Shohat, a onetime student of Berio's, is the composer of nine symphonies, eight concertos, and other works, including the opera Alpha and Omega, which was staged in Israel in 2001. Many Israeli ensembles, as well as the Berlin Symphony and other European groups, have performed his works. The Milwaukee Symphony will premiere his Songs of Batsheva in April.
He previously served as the Israel Chamber Orchestra's resident conductor.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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