ISBN:
9781557788726
Language:
English
Pages:
xvii, 163 p
,
23 cm
Edition:
1st ed
Year of publication:
2008
DDC:
781.76
Keywords:
Sharlin, William
;
Cantors (Judaism)
;
Judaism 20th century
;
Jews Identity
;
Juden
;
Geistliche Musik
;
Geschichte
;
Synagoge
;
Liturgischer Gesang
;
Musikästhetik
Abstract:
"Examines the nature and significance of synagogue music in contemporary Jewish life, with special emphasis on Cantor William Sharlin"--Provided by publisher
Description / Table of Contents:
Jewish sacred music. A philosophy of Jewish sacred music ; Congregational singing past and present -- Cantor William Sharlin: the making of a cantorial mind. An autobiographical sketch ; A conversation with Cantor William Sharlin -- A symphony of cantorial life: the notes and reflections of Cantor William Sharlin. Set one: continuity and fragmentation ; Set two: preservation and innovation ; Set three: sacred and secular ; Set four: past and future.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-158) and index
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