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Mysteries of the Sabbath

Mysteries of the Sabbath
Classic Cantorial Recordings: 1907-47

Yazoo 7002; Ordering Information


"A breathtaking package...as a compendium of
exotic and beautiful vocal embellishments from
another world, this could hardly be bettered."
- Sing Out
"Unanimously dazzling in their musical abilities
and expression." - Victory Review

This compilation of historical masterpieces by renowned Jewish cantors eloquently communicate the rare beauty and power of one of the world's strongest and most moving musical traditions. These selections represent the finest work by many of the greatest cantors of the 20th century. There is a 36-page booklet included offering in-depth background and biographical information as well as countless rare historical photos.
Cantor Sirota and wife
Lieb Glantz
Yoselle Rosenblatt
Cantor Sirota
and wife
Lieb Glatz
Yossele Rosenblatt

1.LIEB GLANTZ,
Sh'ma Yisro'el (1929)

2.SAMUEL MALAVSKY,
V'shomru (1935)

3.JOSEPH SHAPIRO,
B'rosh Hashono (1929)

4. PIERRE PINCHIK,
Rozo D'shabbos (1928)
5. PINCHOS JASSINOWSKY,
K'dusho (Na'aritzkho) (1919)
6. MORDECHAI HERSHMAN,
Akavyo Ben Mahalalel (1928)
7. JOSEPH SHLISKY,
Omar Rabi Elozor (1920)
8. MOISHELE SOORKIES,
V'khulom M'kablim (1928)

9. YOSSELE ROSENBLATT,
Tal (1923)
10. GERSHON SIROTA,
Y'hi rotson (1908)
11. ZAVEL KWARTIN,
R'eh No V'onyenu (c. 1920)
12. DAVID ROITMAN,
Un'saneh Tokef (1925)
13. SOPHIE KURTZER,
Kiddush (Shabbos) (1924)
14. ALTER YECHIEL KARNIOL,
N'kdesh (1913)
15. ZINDEL SAPOZNIK,
B'rikh Sh'meh (1947)
16. YESHAYA MEISELS,
Tzur Yisro'el (T'hilos) (1905)
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