The Musical Tradition of the Eastern European Synagogue: Volume 3a: The Sabbath Eve Service

The Sabbath Eve Service, a three-book set, is to date the most comprehensive annotated anthology of authentic musical liturgy of the Eastern European synagogue Friday night Shabbat service. Part of a projected five-volume set, this series is dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of Eastern European synagogue music, a legacy that represents both the spiritual and artistic core of Jewish life and history. Passed down in the form of oral tradition, over time it inspired prodigious musical creativity resulting in a vast repertoire of cantorial and choral compositions. With The Sabbath Eve Service, Kalib is rescuing that segment of this cherished heritage, making it accessible for generations to come.

Author: Sholom Kalib
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 12/18/2017
Pages: 1768
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 11.65lbs
Size: 11.75h x 5.75w x 5.50d
ISBN: 9780815635055

About the Author
Sholom Kalib is author of The Musical Tradition of the Eastern European Synagogue: Volumes I and II. He is professor emeritus of music theory and literature at Eastern Michigan University and has been a practicing cantor for over sixty years.