Description
Mosaic – A Fusion of Jewish Musical Heritage (Audio CD)
Product Information
- UPC: 4260123641504
- Catalog Number: DDD15316 / M 150
- Product Type: Enhanced CD Album
- Label: Solo MUSICA
- Format: CD, Enhanced (with Bonus Video)
- Country: France
- Released: 2005
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Style: African & Jewish Musical Fusion
Overview
"Mosaic" is a captivating musical journey that brings together a diverse repertoire of Jewish melodies and dances with an innovative twist. Performed by renowned artists Orsolya Korcsolán on violin and Judit Kertész on piano, this album features works by celebrated composers including Marc Lavry, Ernest Bloch, George Perlman, Julius Chajes, Abraham Goldfaden, Josef Bonime, Lazare Saminsky, Issay Dobrowen, Maurice Ravel, and Mark Warshawsky. With its rich blend of traditional Jewish dances and evocative liturgical pieces, "Mosaic" offers listeners an immersive experience that celebrates cultural heritage through a modern lens. The enhanced CD includes bonus video content featuring the vibrant "Hora."
Product Features
Format & Quality
- Enhanced CD: Digital audio with bonus video clip.
- High-Fidelity Sound: Professionally produced for superior audio clarity.
- Premium Packaging: Designed and manufactured in France with detailed liner notes.
Content & Track Diversity
- Eclectic Repertoire:
- A mix of Jewish dances, spiritual melodies, and liturgical pieces.
- Cultural Fusion:
- Combines traditional Jewish musical elements with contemporary performance techniques.
- Bonus Content:
- Includes an exclusive video of "Hora" for an interactive listening experience.
Artist & Repertoire Highlights
- Performers:
- Orsolya Korcsolán (Violin) and Judit Kertész (Piano) lead the performance with exceptional sensitivity and technical prowess.
- Diverse Compositions:
- The album features works by Lavry, Bloch, Perlman, Chajes, Goldfaden, Bonime, Saminsky, Dobrowen, Ravel, and Warshawsky, offering a comprehensive survey of Jewish musical expression.
Interesting Facts
Cultural Significance
- Heritage and Innovation:
- "Mosaic" bridges centuries-old Jewish musical traditions with a modern interpretative approach, celebrating the richness of cultural identity.
- Diverse Musical Forms:
- The album includes lively dances like "Sher" and "Yemenite Wedding Dance," as well as reflective pieces such as "Kaddish" and "Oyfn Pripetshok."
- Enhanced Experience:
- The bonus video track "Hora" provides a visual complement to the music, inviting the listener to engage with the performance in a dynamic way.
Track Listing
- Marc Lavry: Three Jewish Dances – Sher – 1:49
- Marc Lavry: Three Jewish Dances – Yemenite Wedding Dance – 3:53
- Marc Lavry: Three Jewish Dances – Hora – 1:50
- Ernest Bloch: Abodah (God's Worship) – A Yom Kippur Melody to Yehudi Menuhin – 6:08
- George Perlman: Dance of the Rebbitzen – 2:51
- Julius Chajes: The Chassid – 4:37
- Ernest Bloch: Baal Shem Suite (Three Pictures of Chassidic Life) – Vidui (Contrition) – 3:00
- Ernest Bloch: Baal Shem Suite – Nigun (Improvisation) – 5:57
- Ernest Bloch: Baal Shem Suite – Simchas Torah (Rejoicing) – 4:39
- Abraham Goldfaden: Rozhinkes mit Mandlen (Raisins and Almonds), Yiddish Melody – 3:36
- Josef Bonime: Danse Hébraïque – 2:42
- Lazare Saminsky: Hebrew Rhapsody – 5:15
- Issay Alexandrovitch Dobrowen: Mélodie Hébraïque – 5:30
- Maurice Ravel: Kaddish – 4:29
- Mark Warshawsky: Oyfn Pripetshok (At the Fireplace), Yiddish Melody – [Time not specified]
- Bonus Video Track: Hora – 3:16
Total Running Time: Approximately 58:05
Publishers
Published by Solo MUSICA. For more information, please visit www.solo-musica.de.
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