Jews in Music: From the Age of Enlightenment to the Mid-Twentieth Century

By: Artur Holde

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Synopsis: This authoritative history chronicles the work and lives of great Jewish musicians around the world from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth. Since the Age of Enlightenment, Jewish musicians, composers, and musicologists have greatly enriched the artistic legacies of cultures and countries on a global scale. Their contributions have been a major influence on numerous musical forms, both secular and sacred. Jews in Music presents a survey of these accomplishments through the rise of Zionism, the settlement of the Jewish Homeland, and the burgeoning Jewish music developments in America.Jews in Music presents a detailed history ranging from the symphonies of Felix Mendelssohn to the Broadway musicals of Leonard Bernstein, from the great touring violinists of Western Europe to the pioneers of commercial music recording. Plus, a section on sacred music explores in depth the evolution of the musical components of the synagogue, including the chants, compositions, and traditional songs of the chazzanim.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 384 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781504066839
Publisher:: Philosophical Library/Open Road
Date of Addition:: 09/15/23
Copyrighted By:: Philosophical Library
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality, Music
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.