| Musical Tradition of the Eastern European Synagogue: Volume 1: History and Definition Contributor(s): Kalib, Sholom (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815629273 ISBN-13: 9780815629276 Publisher: Syracuse University Press OUR PRICE: $89.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2002 Annotation: Eastern European Jewish music tracing its roots from biblical times through its decline in the late twentieth century. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Ethnomusicology - Music | History & Criticism - General - History | Jewish - General |
| Dewey: 782.360 |
| LCCN: 2002021122 |
| Series: Judaic Traditions in Literature, Music, and Art |
| Physical Information: 2.42" H x 9.36" W x 14.04" (5.19 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first exhaustive treatment of Eastern European Jewish music tracing its roots from biblical times through its zenith in the nineteenth century to its decline in the late twentieth century. Sholom Kalib has taken on the crucial task of collecting, analyzing, and systematically presenting in over 160 examples a magnificent tradition to future generations of cantors, scholars of Jewish music, and music enthusiasts worldwide. Traditionally, this body of music was a source of great strength, stability, and inspiration to Eastern European Jews amid the uncertainties and upheavals of their everyday lives. With this volume the author reacquaints acculturated Jews with a vital and largely unknown part of their heritage. Comprehensive in breadth and scope, the book will serve as a standard scholarly reference for musicians, cantors, and musicologists. |