As we enter the sacred period of the High Holy Days, music plays a profound role in shaping the spiritual atmosphere of the synagogue. The awe-inspiring melodies of this season are steeped in centuries of tradition, prayer, and devotion. Within the Recorded Sound Archives, we are fortunate to preserve recordings from some of the most influential Great Synagogue composers whose music continues to move hearts and elevate prayers.
This post honors five legendary cantors and composers who shaped synagogue music as we know it today: Manfred Lewandowski, Herman Fleischmann, Gerson Sirota, Salomon Pinkasovitch, and Joseph Borin. Their compositions and vocal interpretations bring the timeless prayers of the High Holy Days to life, offering both a deep connection to Jewish heritage and an enriching spiritual experience.Read More About This…
This High Holy days we wanted to highlight the voice of Cantor Salomon Pinkasovitch. Born in 1886, Pinkasovitch began his hazzanic career in 1912 serving congregations in Czernowitz, Roumania and in Vienna. The recordings on this album were put together by Barry Serota of Musique Internationale. Featuring rare selections from the collections of the Benedict Stambler Memorial Archives.
Listen to the voice of Cantor Salomon Pinkasovitch
Moshe Schwimmer was born with the gift of a beautiful singing voice. As a child his singing delighted all who heard him. But, being a serious and studious young man, he desired to develop his talents through study and hard work. And so, at the age of 18, he set out to study music and liturgy at the Brunn Music Conservatory in Czechoslovakia (now Austria).Read More About This…
Looking for music to celebrate the High Holy Days this year? Look no further, the Recorded Sound Archives has a collection of over 40 recordings for you to choose from and share and enjoy with your family.
Here are a few favorite albums, which can be listened to in full on the Recorded Sound Archives website.Read More About This…
Looking for music to celebrate the High Holy Days this year? Look no further, the Recorded Sound Archives has a collection of over 40 recordings for you to choose from and share and enjoy with your family.
Here are a few favorite albums, which can be listened to in full on the Recorded Sound Archives website.Read More About This…