Musical Tradition of the Eastern European Synagogue: Volume 1: History and Definition

By Sholom Kalib

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815629273
• ISBN13: 9780815629276
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 5.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 9.4" x 14.0"