Hebrew Melodies For Sabbath And High Holidays / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono 

SLPX 18018

Product Details

• Artist: Goldmark Choir, Emil Ádám
• Label: Hungaroton – SLPX 18018
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: Hungary
• Release Year: 1977
• Genre: Folk, World, & Country

Overview

Hebrew Melodies for Sabbath and High Holidays presents a collection of sacred Jewish hymns and traditional melodies arranged for choir and soloists. Featuring the renowned Goldmark Choir under the direction of Emil Ádám, this album blends ancient melodies and modern arrangements with rich vocal performances. With its roots in prayer and liturgical traditions, the recording brings timeless spiritual music to life, creating an atmosphere of reverence and beauty.

The album spans music from various sources, including traditional Hasidic melodies, 20th-century compositions, and medieval liturgical texts. Its carefully curated arrangements by Emil Ádám and contributions from exceptional soloists highlight the power and emotional depth of these pieces.

Track Listing

Side A:

1. Veshamru

   • Arranged By: Immanuel Löw
   • Composed By: Traditional [Ancient Melody]*

2. Veshamru

   • Arranged By: Dunayevsky

3. Psalm 93

   • Music By: Jakab Gottschal

4. Ahavat Olam

   • Composed By: Unknown Artist [Unknown author from the 20th century]*

5. Shabbath Mönuha

   • Arranged By: Emil Ádám

6. Mi Shebarakh

   • Music By: Rezső Feleki*
   • Words By: Traditional [Prayer from the 7th–11th Centuries]*

7. Voal Yode Avadekha

   • Music By: József Weismann
   • Words By: Traditional [Av Harahamim]*

Side B:

1. Hamavdil

   • Arranged By: Emil Ádám
   • Composed By: Traditional [Hasid Melodies]*

2. Uv'shophar Gadol

   • Music By: S. Sulzer*
   • Words By: Traditional [Unetanne Tokef]*

3. High Holidays' Tunes

   • Arranged By: Emil Ádám

4. El Male Rahamim

   • Music By: Traditional
   • Words By: Traditional [Medieval Midrash Literature]*

5. Barukh Haggever

   • Composed By: Traditional

Key Credits

• Baritone Vocals: Rezső Feleki (Tracks: A2–A4, A6, A7, B2, B4)
• Soprano Vocals: Anikó Fischer (Track: B5), Zsuzsa Kéval (Track: A5)
• Tenor Vocals: Árpád Kishegyi (Tracks: A2, B1, B3)
• Organ: György Kármán (Tracks: A3–A7, B2–B4)
• Recording Engineer: István Berényi
• Producer: Dóra Antal
• Graphic Design: Endre Bánó
• Photography: György Hegedűs

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